Senior Director, Global Program Mgmt – Data Center AI Infrastructure Delivery

Job Description Team Overview

The Data Center Infrastructure Delivery team at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a high‑performing organization dedicated to delivering state‑of‑the‑art data center facilities at scale and speed. This team drives execution excellence by partnering closely with vendors, contractors, and internal engineering, operations, and design teams. We bring deep expertise in program management, technical design, and on‑site delivery to ensure our data centers meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

As a leader within this group, you will guide and inspire a team of program managers to deliver critical infrastructure that supports Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s rapid growth.

The Global Program Management team is a Front‑End Planning function that plays a pivotal role in driving speed to market by managing pipeline intake and ensuring seamless engagement during contracting and estimating of Non‑Recurring Costs (NRCs) with lease providers. This leader will be accountable for driving and aligning projects to established benchmarks and schedule commitments, ensuring the business delivers on its promises with precision and urgency.

As a manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a team of Technical Program Managers driving large‑scale data center construction and network build initiatives. You will set the vision, establish delivery frameworks, and ensure your team is equipped to execute high‑priority programs with precision and speed.

You will influence cross‑functional decision‑making, engage at the executive level with internal and external stakeholders, and foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

This is a high‑impact role requiring exceptional leadership, the ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams, and the strategic foresight to anticipate and mitigate risks to delivery timelines and budgets.

• Pipeline Intake Management
• Oversee intake of new projects into the portfolio, ensuring clarity of scope, prioritization, and readiness for execution.
• Establish and maintain intake processes that balance speed with rigor.
• Contracting & NRC Estimation
• Lead engagement with lease providers during contracting phases, ensuring accurate and timely estimation of NRCs.
• Partner with finance and procurement teams to validate assumptions and align costs with business expectations.
• Benchmark & Schedule Alignment
• Ensure all projects adhere to established benchmarks for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Track commitments and proactively address risks to delivery timelines.
• Cross‑Group Collaboration
• Act as a connector across engineering, operations, finance, and vendor management teams to drive alignment and resolve issues quickly.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and shared ownership across stakeholders.
• Bias for Action
• Demonstrate decisiveness and urgency in resolving challenges, removing roadblocks, and accelerating delivery.
• Champion speed to market as a critical business priority, balancing execution pace with quality outcomes.
• Leadership & People Management
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of Technical Program Managers responsible for delivering end‑to‑end data center infrastructure programs.
• Set clear goals, manage performance, and create career growth opportunities for team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Strategic Program Oversight
• Own the strategic delivery roadmap for multiple data center construction and network build programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Establish and enforce standardized delivery processes, reporting, and governance models across all projects.
• Partner with Design, Construction, and Operations leadership to ensure seamless coordination across phases of delivery.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Colo and LV partners’ leadership teams, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
• Serve…