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Lead Principal Program Manager

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Lead Principal Program Manager

full-timePosted: Jul 23, 2026Updated: Aug 27, 2026Deadline: Jan 19, 2027Nashville, TN, United States

Job Description

OCI is scaling rapidly, expanding our global data center footprint and accelerating delivery of GPU capacity. We are hiring an IC5 Technical Program Manager on a central execution team that owns end-to-end delivery from construction start through commissioning and GPU/cluster handover to operations. In this role, you will lead complex, cross-functional infrastructure programs spanning construction, facilities, network, hardware, power/thermal, security, supply chain, and operations. The TPM will drive discipline, transparency, and speed through standardized mechanisms (templates, playbooks, dashboards), single-source-of-truth schedules anchored to Need-By-Dates (NBD), SLA-based execution, and end-to-end risk visibility across all workstreams and regions. This role partners daily with Construction, Network Design, Data Hall Design, Procurement/HOM, Fitout, Energization, Ingestion, Validation, and regional build teams to ensure programs launch with no gaps, risks are surfaced early, blockers are removed quickly, and leadership has clear visibility into status and decisions. What You’ll Do · Own end-to-end delivery for data center build and fit-out programs, from construction execution through readiness, commissioning, and GPU infrastructure handover. · Lead cross-functional teams through requirements, integrated schedule, milestone management, dependency tracking, and change control. · Drive alignment across Construction, Engineering, Network, Hardware/GPU, Facilities, Security, Capacity, Supply Chain/Procurement, and Operations. · Establish and run program mechanisms: weekly execution reviews, risk/issue management, decision logs, action tracking, launch/readiness gates, and executive reporting. · Manage critical-path planning and unblock constraints (e.g., long-lead materials, commissioning readiness, design changes, site constraints, vendor performance). · Ensure operational readiness for handover: documentation, runbooks, acceptance criteria, testing/validation, and clear ownership transitions. · Provide clear, timely communication to senior leadership on status, risks, tradeoffs, and recommended options—especially when timelines or scope are at risk. Key Responsibilities· Lead large, ambiguous, global infrastructure programs and break them into durable plans withmeasurable milestones and clear owners.· Build and maintain integrated end-to-end schedules that connect construction progress tocommissioning and GPU/cluster readiness.· Identify risks early (schedule, capacity, supply chain, vendor, technical readiness) and drivemitigations to closure.· Drive cross-team execution across time zones; influence without authority and align teams onpriorities and tradeoffs.· Implement scalable delivery mechanisms (templates, checklists, gating criteria, dashboards) toincrease execution speed and consistency across regions.· Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and domain experts, to deliveron commitments. Minimum Qualifications· 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Infrastructure Program Management,Construction Program Management, or similar roles delivering complex cross-functionalprograms.· Demonstrated experience running end-to-end execution with strong rigor in schedule,dependencies, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.· Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including seniorleadership, with crisp written and verbal updates.· Proven track record operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and driving outcomesacross multiple teams.Preferred Qualifications· Experience delivering data center / hyperscale / mission-critical infrastructure programs(construction execution through commissioning/handover).· Familiarity with GPU/compute infrastructure readiness concepts (power/thermal constraints,rack/row readiness, network bring-up, burn-in/testing, acceptance gates).· Experience with global programs across multiple regions, vendors, and time zones.· Strong program controls experience (critical path management, change control, readiness gating,vendor coordination).· Exposure to capex governance/budget tracking and procurement processes (PR/PO)· Advanced degree preferred (Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, orequivalent experience). Disclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.9. 11 paid holidays10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.11. Paid parental leave12. Adoption assistance13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan14. Financial planning and group legal15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.Career Level - IC5

Locations

  • Nashville, TN, United States
  • Seattle, WA, United States
  • Austin, TX, United States

Salary

114,600 - 234,600 USD / yearly

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