Sr. Principal DC Sourcing Program Manager

Job DescriptionThis role will be responsible for due diligence in acquiring data center space and assessing related infrastructure. This role is a regional member of Data Center Sourcing team and will be responsible for performing analytics and conducting due diligence on targeted sites within existing and new regions, developing budget and schedule analysis on acquisition opportunities, coordinating commercial term implication with landlords and stakeholders, and documenting technical responses into lease agreements and associated legal documents. This will include new colocation partners, as well as lease renewals and amendments with existing providers. This role will closely collaborate with multiple teams throughout each project, and throughout the sequence of each transaction. This role will be responsible for preparing and presenting presentations in the form of Program Summaries prepared in collaboration with all key internal stakeholders periodically.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include performing analytics and conducting due diligence on targeted sites within existing regions, new countries, and target locations. This role will support the team with strong analytical reporting on market strategies, outlining risks on delivery (cost and timelines) and supporting the team with day-to-day activities as needed. In addition, this role will manage or support extensive due diligence for new colocation leases and extensions as well as lease renewals. This role will work closely with our regional Site Acquisition Manager (commercial lead) on demand planning, engineering, construction, security, networking, energy, and operations teams as well as with various global teams and leaders.

Be accountable for lease due diligence from site and provider evaluation feasibility through to ‘go-live’ date – driving each performance metric (safety, quality, rates, schedule, cost, etc.) within critical timelines required by the business.

Manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal team members, consultants, vendors, and external stakeholders.

Work with capacity (demand) planners and network specialists to understand capacity needs and site requirements in assigned metros/regions.

Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate, select, and recommend leases for approval.

Develop high-quality due diligence strategies based on technical and process expertise, within the context of time-to-market and cost efficiencies required by the business units.

Ongoing audit of potential sites and suppliers

Develop and manage all aspects site assessment and audit approval timelines presented by providers for new and existing facilities.

Work with internal Corporate Procurement personnel to drive executable due diligence metrics to be incorporated into lease documents.

Work with Finance to conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lease or build options to recommend the most favorable strategies for assigned metros.

Basic Qualifications

10+ years of related experience in a high-paced environment

Experience in data center sector, site selection for industrial-scale projects, real estate evaluation, public process approvals, development, construction, and general awareness of utility agreements, sustainable practices, and execution parameters

Experience in leading complex due diligence in multiple jurisdictions, documentation, and delivery timeline mapping

Knowledge of mission critical environments, such as Data Centers

A general background in real estate development and land acquisition is a plus – with an understanding of local laws, permitting, etc.

General understanding of hybrid real estate solutions such as Build-to-suit, Retail, and Wholesale deployments for data center use-cases

Strong collaborator, working closely with multiple teams and subject matter experts

Confident, takes ownership, willingness to “do what it takes” to get the job done with proven experience leading complex negotiations/initiatives to successful completion

Ability to be a strong team player, plus an ability to deliver independently; must be able to deliver results or projects in a timely manner within project metrics

Strong analytical, creative thinking, written, and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to apply critical thinking in complex situations

Ability to travel 30% of time

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 onlyUS: Hiring Range: from $109,100 to $223,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.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

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