Program Manager 3
About the role
We are seeking an IC3 Technical Program Manager to support inventory control activities for data center build projects within an assigned site, country, or regional area. This role will focus on build material deployment, inventory accuracy, logistics coordination, and third‑party logistics (3PL) support, ensuring local data center programs maintain operational readiness and audit compliance. The position carries a strong level of responsibility and requires the ability to manage day‑to‑day execution while escalating risks, blockers, and process gaps where needed. The successful candidate will coordinate material lifecycle activities, support accurate inventory execution, and partner effectively with internal teams, vendors, and regional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of material deployment activities across assigned site, country, or regional builds, ensuring inventory accuracy, timely material movement, and governance against DCICM standards.
- Work with third‑party logistics providers to support Oracle’s chain of custody requirements, service level expectations, and quality standards; escalate vendor performance concerns where appropriate.
- Partner with construction, engineering, logistics, operations, and regional inventory teams to align material flow and inventory readiness with local build schedules.
- Ensure inventory transactions, movements, reconciliations, and deployments are captured accurately within Oracle systems; maintain records to support audit and compliance requirements.
- Identify material, inventory, or logistics risks that may impact site or country‑level build timelines; support mitigation plans and escalate issues to regional or global DCICM leadership when needed.
- Act as an inventory control point of contact for assigned site or country‑level activities, providing updates to regional DCICM leadership, project teams, and vendor partners.
- Contribute to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and standardization efforts within the region; support adoption of global DCICM processes at the local level.
- Apply global inventory policies and regional operating procedures while ensuring compliance with security, safety, audit, and operational standards.
Required Skills & Experience
- Program / Project Coordination experience supporting cross‑functional projects or programs with measurable outcomes in a fast‑paced operational environment.
- Good understanding of material flow, inventory accuracy, reconciliation, stock control, and audit requirements.
- Experience working with logistics providers, warehouse teams, or vendors to support SLA adherence, inventory movement, and operational execution.
- Ability to review inventory data, identify discrepancies or trends, and support corrective actions.
- Risk awareness: able to identify risks early, communicate blockers clearly, and support mitigation activities to maintain project alignment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with regional peers, site teams, vendors, and cross‑functional partners.
- Familiarity with ERP, WMS, inventory management, or ticketing tools; Oracle Fusion or similar system experience is a plus.
- Adaptability to a dynamic build environment with shifting priorities, tight timelines, and coordination across multiple local or regional stakeholders.
- Typically 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, or a related operational function.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in data center, infrastructure, construction, logistics, warehouse, or large‑scale operations environments.
- Knowledge of material governance, chain of custody, inventory reconciliation, and audit compliance practices.
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to influence and coordinate across teams without direct authority.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, operations, or a related field (equivalent work experience considered).
- Certification in inventory, supply chain, or project management (e.g., APICS, CPIM, CSCP, PMP) preferred but not required.
Pay
US: Hiring range in USD from $67,900 – $166,100 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, locations, and internal peer equity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
- 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.
- Flexible Vacation (13 days annually for first three years, 18 days thereafter; prorated for part‑time).
- 11 paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed each calendar year, with a maximum carry‑over of 112 hours.
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Financial planning and group legal services.
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.