Program Mgmt Director-ProdDev
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Program Mgmt Director-ProdDev
- Job Identification 308709
- Job Category Product Development
- Posting Date 09/22/2025, 07:42 PM
- Role People Manager
- Job Type Regular Employee
- Does this position require a security clearance? No
- Years 10+ years
- Additional Info Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
- Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English
Job Description
Leading the Way in Project Control Excellence:
This Director role offers a unique opportunity to lead and transform the project control function within Oracle's Data Center Infrastructure Delivery Engineering team. The successful candidate will have a significant impact on the successful execution of data center projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. With a focus on people leadership, executive engagement, and process optimization, the Director of Project Control will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and contributing to Oracle's cloud infrastructure 50X growth.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Strategic Project Control Leadership:
Provide visionary leadership for the project control function, setting the strategic direction and goals.
Develop and implement best-in-class project control practices, methodologies, and tools to drive operational excellence.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
People and Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of project control professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring a diverse and skilled workforce capable of handling complex data center projects.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and offer growth opportunities for team members.
Executive Stakeholder Engagement:
Engage and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, providing timely and accurate project updates.
Present project control insights, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Advanced Project Control and Risk Management:
Oversee the implementation of robust project control processes, including cost management, scheduling, risk assessment, and change control.
Lead the development of comprehensive risk management strategies, identifying and mitigating potential project risks.
Ensure project control best practices are followed, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure project health and progress.
Generate executive-level reports and dashboards, providing transparent visibility into project performance.
Analyze project data and trends to identify areas of improvement and make data-driven recommendations.
Process Optimization and Standardization:
Drive the standardization and optimization of project control processes across all data center projects.
Identify opportunities for process automation, tool enhancement, and digital transformation.
Ensure project control processes are aligned with industry standards and best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Project Management, Engineering, Construction, and Finance, to ensure integrated project control.
Facilitate effective communication and coordination among various stakeholders, fostering a unified approach.
Change Leadership and Mentorship:
Lead and manage organizational change related to project control processes and systems.
Mentor and coach project managers and other leaders on project control principles and best practices.
Contract and Vendor Management:
Participate in contract negotiations and vendor management, ensuring project control aspects are well-defined and executed.
Review and approve change orders, ensuring financial and contractual compliance.
Requirements:
15+ years of progressive experience in program/project management, with a strong emphasis on project control, risk management, and operational excellence.
Proven track record in leading and managing large-scale, complex projects, preferably in the data center or infrastructure industry.
Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities, translating strategies into actionable plans.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying complex project control concepts to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) and data analysis techniques.
Experience in developing and implementing project control processes, risk management frameworks, and performance reporting systems.
Knowledge of data center construction and operations is highly desirable.
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; an advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 are advantageous.
Qualifications
Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $139,400 to $291,800 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 opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. 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 holidays
10. 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 leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The 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 - M4
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