Manager Network Development

• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 3 to 5+ years
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

The OCI Network Region Build team designs, deploys, and scales network infrastructure and automation solutions to support the rapid growth of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The team partners across Oracle to deliver capacity for new regions, data centers, site expansions, and network lifecycle initiatives, enabling OCI’s global expansion at scale.

We are seeking a Manager of Network Development to lead the Network Region Build team. This role requires strong leadership experience, a passion for building and coaching high-performing teams, and expertise in delivering scalable, highly available network and automation solutions. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, operationally driven, and experienced in managing large-scale infrastructure delivery, process optimization, and platform lifecycle initiatives.

This leader will define strategy, improve engineering and operational efficiency through automation, and drive execution across geographically distributed teams. Success in this role requires the ability to balance technical depth with executive-level communication while delivering high-quality projects at scale.

The team’s primary challenge is scaling OCI’s network infrastructure to meet accelerating demand driven by global region expansion, dedicated cloud deployments, multicloud growth, and increasing customer capacity needs, while continuously improving speed and operational efficiency through automation.

Responsibilities include providing leadership and direction for the organization, developing and executing team strategy, driving automation and operational excellence, collaborating across global teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale projects on time and with high quality.

Operational Efficiency and Execution

Drive operational excellence across the Network Region Build organization by establishing scalable processes, improving execution efficiency, and ensuring consistent delivery standards. Lead initiatives that enhance the speed, quality, and reliability of network deployment and lifecycle operations across global OCI regions.

Metrics, Capacity, and Process Optimization

Define and improve operational metrics, reporting, and mechanisms that provide visibility into network delivery, capacity growth, deployment efficiency, and infrastructure health. Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, eliminate operational bottlenecks, and improve scalability through process improvements and automation.

Network Engineering Leadership

Provide technical leadership for large-scale network infrastructure deployments supporting OCI region builds and expansions. Partner with engineering and operational teams to review architecture, validate delivery quality, and drive operational readiness. Maintain strong technical depth to guide teams through complex infrastructure and scaling challenges.

Strategic Planning and Program Delivery

Own the development and execution of organizational strategy aligned with OCI growth objectives. Lead the delivery of large-scale network infrastructure and automation initiatives across geographically distributed teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, at scale, and with high quality. Communicate priorities, progress, and risks effectively to leadership and stakeholders.

Team Development and Organizational Leadership

Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing engineering organization. Provide regular coaching, performance management, and career development support to team members while fostering a strong culture of ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence. Promote continuous learning and technical growth across the organization.

Cross-Organizational Partnership

Partner closely with engineering, capacity planning, operations, automation, and regional deployment teams to support OCI’s rapid global expansion. Drive alignment across organizations to ensure seamless execution of region builds, site expansions, and network lifecycle initiatives.

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