Senior Manager of Data Center Development

Job Description

The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Data Center Development team leads the design and delivery of the next generation of Oracle's global data center portfolio. We are seeking a Senior Manager of Data Center Development to oversee the planning, design, and coordination of complex data center projects across our expanding global footprint.

This position bridges technical depth and leadership, requiring strong multidisciplinary understanding across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, and structural disciplines. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in mechanical and liquid cooling design, with the ability to guide engineering and architectural partners through highly technical discussions and ensure design intent aligns with OCI's performance, reliability, and scalability standards.

As a Senior Manager, you will lead a small team of design managers, coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants, and provide technical oversight from concept through construction documentation. You will be instrumental in ensuring Oracle's facilities meet the highest standards of innovation, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end design process for new and retrofit data center projects.

• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination across MEP, architectural, and structural systems for new and retrofit data center projects.

• Provide strategic and technical leadership through all phases of project design - from early conceptual development through construction documentation.

• Drive mechanical and liquid cooling design discussions, ensuring alignment with OCI's performance and operational goals.

• Coordinate directly with internal teams, including Construction, Operations, Network, and Capacity Planning, to ensure design requirements are fully integrated.

• Manage consultant engagement, scope definition, and deliverable quality for all design packages (BOD, SD, DD, IFC).

• Identify design risks, manage cross-discipline conflicts, and proactively resolve issues that may impact project performance or schedule.

• Oversee and mentor design managers and junior staff to ensure consistent quality and professional growth.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of OCI's global design standards and best practices.

• Represent the design organization in internal and external design coordination meetings, reviews, and workshops.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional licensure required, Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE).

• Accredited degree in Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering.

• Strong preference for candidates with mechanical and liquid cooling design experience.

• 8+ years of experience managing data center, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure design and development.

• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.

• Strong knowledge of data center MEP systems, architectural coordination, and structural integration.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with design and permitting workflows, and construction delivery processes.

• Knowledge of data center design standards and industry codes (ASHRAE, NFPA, Uptime, IBC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading design efforts for hyperscale or cloud infrastructure projects.

• Working knowledge of Revit/BIM coordination and document management systems (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Newforma).

• LEED AP, Uptime ATD, or similar certifications.

• Experience managing global or multi-region project portfolios.

Disclaimer:

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: $120,100 to $251,600 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:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

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.

11 paid holidays

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.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

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 - M3

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