Oracle Corporation

Senior Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead

Oracle Corporation • $102K — $209K *
Abilene, TX 79605In-Person
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in data center environments.
  • Experience with operating budgets and project financials; ability to manage project costs.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage large-scale data center infrastructure buildouts.
  • Strong skills in contract management and negotiation with vendors and contractors.
  • Proficiency in technical writing and producing clear documentation for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to oversee quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction projects for data centers delivered by colocation providers, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating with vendors for milestone delivery.
  • Manage project budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation for cost-effective execution.
  • Create and maintain documentation for design, commissioning, and technical problem-solving purposes.
  • Implement quality control processes to guarantee adherence to design specifications and standards.
  • Conduct site walks to assess schedule adherence and project quality throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Oracle and colocation providers, managing relationships and communication.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Supportive team environment that encourages collaboration and inclusivity.
  • Participation in the talent development pipeline, engaging in mentorship and coaching activities.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and projects in a leading tech company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Senior Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead to lead data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

In this role, you will create, review, and maintain key project documentation, including design reviews, commissioning plans, and technical problem-solving documents. You will implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure construction activities meet design specifications, approved plans, and industry standards.

You will conduct detailed site walks and lead the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects. You will also identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, develop tailored solutions, and help ensure construction activities remain aligned with project requirements.

As the primary point of contact between Oracle and colocation providers, you will select, negotiate with, and manage external vendors, contractors, and suppliers. You will ensure contract compliance, monitor vendor performance, and oversee the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.

Responsibilities

Construction Project Management - Project Planning and Execution:
  • Leads the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Develops and maintains detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely milestone delivery across multiple projects.
  • Creates and manages project budgets, optimizing resource allocation to ensure cost-effective project execution.
  • Creates, reviews, and maintains documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers, ensuring standards are upheld, documents are managed effectively, and materials are suitable for their intended purpose.

Construction Project Management - Project Integration and Quality Assurance:
  • Implements and oversees quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
  • Collaborates actively in the coordination and integration of tenant fit out projects, ensuring alignment between different phases of design, construction, and commissioning.
  • Conducts detailed site walks to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality throughout the life of the project.
  • Leads the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects, ensuring that all systems are operational and meet design specifications.

Risk and Problem Management:
  • Evaluates the risk profiles associated with timely project delivery for multiple projects.
  • Identifies gaps in risk identification and mitigation and develops tailored solutions to address these gaps.
  • Develops and implements mitigation strategies for major construction project risks to ensure project success.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
  • Serves as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication, and resolving routine issues independently.
  • Develops and maintains key relationships to effectively support internal and external stakeholders, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
  • Selects, negotiates, and manages contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance.

Design Coordination and Improvement:
  • Collaborates with design teams to ensure that construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications, addressing routine design issues independently.
  • Provides comprehensive colocation provider evaluation input for continuous improvement and identifies opportunities for process enhancements.
  • Oversees the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards.


Core Responsibilities:

Planning & Execution:
  • Manages and coordinates moderately complex tasks, monitoring timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion and adherence to requirements for a moderately-sized project or initiative.
  • Efficiently delegates, monitors, and prioritizes work across multiple projects, providing technical oversight and adjusting plans to address shifts in resources or timelines.

Collaboration & Execution:
  • Collaborates across the organization to align on expectations and achieve shared objectives.
  • Leverages understanding of business leaders, stakeholders, and/or customers to ensure proposed solutions meet their needs.
  • Supports inclusivity by actively seeking and listening to diverse perspectives, ensuring others feel heard and respected.

Problem Solving:
  • Identifies and addresses moderately complex issues by analyzing a wide range of data and/or information to identify solutions in accordance with standard practices.
  • Proactively escalates unresolved or critical issues with a thorough assessment and suggests potential solutions. Reviews, contributes to, and documents problem solving strategies.

Continuous Learning:
  • Pursues learning opportunities to expand knowledge and skills and/or tools in new areas and stays abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices.
  • Proactively seeks and leverages ongoing feedback and training to improve skills.
  • Coaches and mentors junior team members, fostering continuous learning and knowledge sharing within and across teams.

Continuous Improvement:
  • Develops ideas, recommends updates, and/or collaborates on the implementation of process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, protocols, and workflows across teams, and evaluates the impact on key stakeholders.
  • Solicits feedback from others on ideas for alternative approaches and methods for continued improvement.

Performance and Development:
  • Contributes to the talent development pipeline by participating in candidate interviews, assessing candidates, and providing hiring recommendations.


Job Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:
  • 11 years of experience in construction project management in lieu of a degree. OR
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering or a related field, and 7 years of experience in construction project management. OR
  • Master's degree in construction management engineering or related field, and 3 years of experience in construction project management and Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering or related field AND
  • 2 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials


Functional Requirements:
  • Data Center Infrastructure Construction: Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing large-scale data center infrastructure buildouts.
  • Data Center Equipment: Demonstrated experience in installation, maintenance, and upgrades of data center physical equipment.
  • Contract Management: Demonstrated ability to manage the execution and compliance of contracts for goods and services.
  • Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring on complex projects.
  • Business Acumen: Demonstrated business acumen in making strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
  • Quality Assurance: Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out quality assurance activities for high-standard deliverables.
  • Technical Writing: Demonstrated proficiency in producing clear and comprehensible technical documentation for varied audiences.
  • Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated ability to identify, address, and resolve conflicts to maintain positive team dynamics.
  • Negotiation: Demonstrated skill in achieving mutually beneficial agreements through effective negotiation and communication.
  • Vendor Management: Demonstrated ability to select, onboard, and manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance.
  • Financial Management: Demonstrated experience in supporting budget planning, tracking, and resource management for business success.
  • Program Management: Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional programs, leading teams and allocating resources for timely project delivery.
  • Construction Schedule Management: Demonstrated skill in developing, monitoring, and adjusting construction project schedules.
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Size
143,000 employees
Market Cap
$217.3 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1977
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$39.6 billion
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