Director, Data Center Facilities Development

Oracle Oracle · Enterprise · Phoenix, AZ +1

Director of Data Center Facilities Development responsible for overseeing the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This role involves high-level leadership, strategic goal setting, documentation management, quality control, risk assessment, stakeholder management, and contract negotiation. The Director will also oversee the installation of critical infrastructure systems like power, cooling, and networking.

What you'd actually do

  1. Oversees the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring successful delivery of projects within the established timeline, budget, and quality parameters.
  2. Provides high-level leadership to project managers, setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  3. Directs the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers, ensuring organizational standards are upheld, documents are managed and delivered effectively, and all materials are suitable for their intended purpose.
  4. Directs the oversight of quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
  5. Leads strategic site walks to ensure schedule adherence, coordination, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Required

  • Data center construction management
  • Project planning and execution
  • Budget management
  • Quality assurance
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Vendor and contract management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Leadership and team management

Nice to have

  • Experience with power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems installation
  • Familiarity with colocation provider operations