Principal Project Manager Datacenter Infrastructure Delivery

Job description / Role

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is seeking a project manager for data center infrastructure delivery to lead large-scale construction and network build projects.

This role requires ownership of end-to-end project delivery, including design coordination, vendor management, budgeting, and risk mitigation—ensuring high-quality, efficient, and on-time execution. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and proven success managing complex data center projects.

The data center infrastructure delivery team at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art data center facilities at scale and pace. Our team brings together experienced project managers, technical designers, and on-site construction experts to ensure that each project meets the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. This group plays a crucial role in supporting Oracle's data needs and driving the growth of our global cloud platform.

Required skills

• Proven expertise in managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, including advanced scheduling and tracking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex challenges in fast-paced environments
• Experience developing and implementing long-term strategies and program-level requirements
• Deep technical knowledge of data center design, construction, and operations with a focus on emerging technologies and sustainability
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams under pressure, mentoring, and inspiring project staff
• Proficiency in project budget creation, management, and optimization
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks to maintain project timelines and budgets
• Extensive experience with vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

Manage the development and implementation process of a specific company product involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products. Plan and direct schedules and monitor budget spending. Monitor the project from initiation through delivery. Organize the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project or product on schedule and within budget constraints. Assign and monitor work of systems analysis and program staff, providing technical support and direction.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with CoLo partners across EMEA
• Conduct regular meetings and reviews with CoLo partners to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives
• Collaborate with internal teams to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables with CoLo partners across EMEA
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing for non-recurring contracts required for data hall fit out projects
• Develop and maintain schedules across multiple projects to ensure efficient progress of design phase tasks with CoLo partners across EMEA
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute project tasks effectively
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and CoLo partners to ensure alignment and transparency
• Monitor and report on progress with CoLo partners to stakeholders on project status, milestones, and issues
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Identify potential risks and dependencies associated with CoLo partnerships and design tasks
• Monitor and assess risk through the design phase lifecycle
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Solicit feedback from stakeholders and incorporate lessons learned into future projects
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in vendor management and CoLo services

About the Company

Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models - including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds - to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation.