Senior Director, Data Hall Design

Responsibilities

• Own the communications strategy for datacenter design decisions which includes executive level and detailed project briefs and status updates.
• Own and drive network design, structured cabling, fiber, passive devices, connectors.
• Monitor the project design delivery process and oversee the Datacenter Design team.
• Develop design framework including standardized tools, techniques, and processes to ensure clarity and consistency across all projects.
• Oversee the creation and refinement of design documentation.
• Ensure designs align with standards and meet project goals for functionality and performance.
• Drive innovation in design to enhance sustainability and speed-to-market.
• Measure, analyze, track and report business, process, and quality metrics to achieve targets while analyzing trends and identifying areas for improvement.
• Lead a team in executing test fits, development planning, and design milestones, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Direct the implementation of effective design change management processes, ensuring alignment with reference designs and Oracle standards.
• Conduct design reviews and lead value engineering exercises to optimize cost and performance.
• Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of design deliverables.
• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction and exceed customer’s expectations on each project.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to stakeholders, incorporating feedback into project execution.
• Use technical judgment to drive new project evaluations, technology reviews, challenge proposals and build consensus.
• Stay updated on advancements in data center design and incorporate emerging technologies into projects.
• Conduct and maintain ongoing and post-project reviews to document lessons learned and share insights across the program.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure facilities meet design intent and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Enable a culture of knowledge across functions: Provide regular updates on selected relevant knowledge, market intelligence, relevant news, academia, and other relevant entities.
• Facilitate the spread of knowledge across functions: Define communication formats and channels that allow for easy consumption anywhere, anytime.
• Foster and maintain strong/positive relationships across other groups and teams within Oracle.
• Stay abreast of the latest innovations in IaaS cloud computing.
• Lead by example, setting a clear culture of teamwork, high expectations, success, and customer first focus.
• Manage and coach a team of leaders, helping them grow their skills and maximize their impact.
• Coach and lead the team to create user experiences that deliver remarkable products.
• Coach and lead the team to create rock-solid services that deliver remarkable products.