Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment

About the Role

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Senior Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead to manage data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. It involves creating and maintaining project documentation, implementing quality control processes, and leading startup and commissioning phases. The position requires on-site work at Oracle’s Data Center in Abilene, Texas, with relocation packages available.

Responsibilities

• Construction Project Management: Lead data center construction projects, develop and maintain schedules, manage budgets, and ensure timely milestone delivery.
• Project Integration and Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes, conduct site walks, and oversee startup and commissioning phases.
• Risk and Problem Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, develop tailored solutions, and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact with colocation providers, manage external vendors, and ensure contract compliance.
• Design Coordination and Improvement: Collaborate with design teams, oversee system installations, and identify opportunities for process enhancements.

Qualifications

• 11 years of construction project management experience (in lieu of a degree), OR
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field + 7 years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field + 3 years of experience, OR
• Doctorate in construction management, engineering, or related field + 2 years of experience with operating budgets/project financials.

Functional Requirements

• Experience in large-scale data center infrastructure buildouts.
• Proficiency in data center equipment installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Contract management and vendor relationship skills.
• Technical leadership, business acumen, and quality assurance expertise.
• Technical writing, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.
• Financial management and program management experience.
• Construction schedule management skills.

Pay

Hiring Range in USD: $102,300 - $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including flexible vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave and parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Voluntary benefits, including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.