Senior Program Manager, Project Controls

Job Description

Oracle’s Data Center Organization is seeking a Data Center Project Controls with expertise in project control to join our growing team as we aim to enhance our project management capabilities. With the rapid expansion of Oracle’s data center footprint, we are committed to improving our project tracking and control processes to ensure timely and efficient deliveries for our customers.

The Senior Program Manager will play a critical role in establishing and supporting the Project Controls function, which is responsible for monitoring and managing various aspects of data center projects, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance. This position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong program management skills and experience in project control tools and methodologies.

• Help with the development, maintenance, and continuous analysis of the integrated program baseline schedule, ensuring alignment of project milestones, dependencies, and overall program objectives.

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera, identifying critical paths and milestones.

• Maintain robust scheduling processes, ensure the development and support of accurate baseline schedules for the program.

• Create short-term execution plans and integrate subcontractor schedules when required.

• Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring timely delivery.

• Conduct detailed schedule risk assessments and critical path analysis for high-priority or delayed projects, providing data-driven recommendations to program leadership to mitigate risks

• Identify and assess construction risks, prioritizing and quantifying potential issues.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans, ensuring project resilience.

• Regularly review and update risk management documentation.

• Manage change requests, performing impact analysis on scope, time, and cost.

• Facilitate stakeholder communication and approvals, maintaining project traceability.

• Ensure changes are effectively implemented and documented.

• 5–6 years of experience in project controls or a similar Project Management field.

• Experience with Primavera (P6) or Oracle Primavera Cloud scheduling tools is required.

• Familiarity with float management, critical path method (CPM), and sequencing logic.

• Strong communication skills: ability to synthesize complex schedule data into clear updates for internal and external stakeholders

• Strong understanding of project management principles, including cost, schedule, risk, and change management.

• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to align project control efforts.

• Proficiency in creating and analyzing project budgets, schedules, and performance reports.

• Excellent data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights effectively.

• Experience in risk management and change control processes, with a structured and organized approach.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with data centers, high-tech infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of project controls functions. Ideal candidates proactively analyze workflows, recommend refinements, and contribute to building a healthy, iterative project controls environment.

• PMP or other related certifications are a plus.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of Oracle’s data center expansion. The Senior Program Manager will play a vital part in implementing and refining project control processes, ensuring that our data center projects are delivered successfully, on time, and within budget. With the responsibility of leading a team and collaborating with various stakeholders, this position provides an excellent…