Principal Program Manager (Energy Policy)

At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of cloud infrastructure for the world's largest enterprises. As demand for AI, hyperscale cloud, and digital infrastructure accelerates, Oracle is investing in strategic markets where reliable, scalable power is critical. New Mexico is a key growth market, and regulatory engagement is essential to enabling OCI expansion.

About the role

Oracle is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Lead for regulatory engagement and energy strategy in New Mexico in support of OCI infrastructure growth. This individual contributor will serve as Oracle's primary regulatory and government affairs representative within the state, partnering closely with local Government Affairs, Energy, Real Estate, Legal, and Infrastructure teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Oracle's regulatory strategy for New Mexico to support OCI infrastructure expansion.
• Partner with local Government Affairs to engage county governments, the New Mexico PRC, state agencies, and economic development organizations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with EPE, PNM, and other relevant utilities and energy stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to advance renewable energy partnerships, long-term power procurement strategies, and innovative power solutions supporting OCI growth.
• Monitor utility filings, commission proceedings, legislative activity, transmission planning, integrated resource planning, and emerging energy policy affecting Oracle investments.
• Serve as Oracle's 'ear to the ground' on New Mexico's energy market, providing timely intelligence, risk assessments, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support permitting, utility coordination, and infrastructure planning to improve speed-to-power for new OCI campuses.
• Represent Oracle in industry forums, stakeholder meetings, and regulatory proceedings as appropriate.
• Translate regulatory developments into actionable business recommendations and coordinate cross-functional execution.
• Lead moderately complex cross-functional initiatives while influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Business, Political Science, Engineering, Economics, Law, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in utility regulation, energy policy, government affairs, public affairs, or infrastructure development.
• Working knowledge of New Mexico utility regulation and the state's energy landscape.
• Experience engaging state or local government agencies, utilities, regulators, or policymakers.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to synthesize regulatory developments into practical business recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the New Mexico PRC, county governments, EPE, PNM, or other New Mexico energy stakeholders.
• Experience supporting large industrial customers, data centers, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with renewable energy procurement, transmission planning, integrated resource planning, and utility economic development.
• Established network within New Mexico's energy and public policy community.

Pay

Hiring range in USD from: $90,100 - $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation for salaried employees; accrued vacation for others (13 days annually for first three years, 18 days annually thereafter, prorated for part-time)
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshes annually, carries over up to 112 hours
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance