The Principal, Data Center Telecommunications Infrastructure Delivery (IC5) is a senior individual contributor responsible for the technical and commercial delivery oversight of low-voltage systems across some of OCI’s largest data center campuses. This role blends deep domain expertise with execution leadership to ensure **bulk fiber, structured cabling, and network telecom construction, **delivered by colocation providers and installation partners; meets OCI’s global standards, and is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
Reporting to the Vice President of Data Center Delivery, you own delivery excellence end-to-end: design coordination and review, installation execution oversight, change order management, cost/schedule tracking, testing/commissioning readiness, certification, and turnover. You lead executive-level site walks, validate that construction aligns to owner design intent and applicable industry standards, and drive robust QA/QC programs across all low-voltage activities. You also oversee the creation, review, and maintenance of critical delivery documentation, including design review packages, commissioning plans, acceptance criteria, and issue/problem-resolution papers.
As the primary point of contact between OCI and colocation providers and cabling partners, you set clear accountability, escalate risks early, and drive cross-functional alignment to resolve delivery blockers. You participate in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management for contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contract terms and adherence to approved designs and specifications. You continuously identify systemic gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and lead organization-wide initiatives that improve consistency, efficiency, predictability, and quality across programs—supporting rack-level deployments that include networking and structured cabling (and associated infrastructure interfaces required for GPU-ready buildouts).
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Expertise
- Serve as the design and construction subject-matter expert for bulk fiber and structured cabling systems.
- Define and enforce technical standards, design guidelines, and installation specifications for OCI’s global campus builds.
- Review and approve vendor designs, submittals, and testing packages to ensure full compliance with OCI standards.
Vendor Management & Execution Oversight
- Manage low-voltage vendors responsible for installation, testing, and commissioning across multiple GW scale concurrent projects.
- Track and manage vendor scope, schedule, and cost performance, driving accountability and resolving execution issues quickly.
- Lead the change order process, validating scope impacts, pricing accuracy, and alignment with project budget and commercial terms.
- Coordinate vendor procurement, resource planning, and delivery sequencing to support aggressive global build schedules.
- Ensure that all work complies with OCI specifications, manufacturer warranty standards, and regional regulations.
GPU Liquid-Cooled Rack Megaprojects
- Serve as the technical and delivery lead for GPU-intensive data hall builds, managing low-voltage integration for liquid-cooled rack systems at hyperscale.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and liquid-cooling design teams to ensure seamless integration of low-voltage controls, sensors, and network pathways supporting infrastructure.
- Collaborate with OCI hardware and operations stakeholders to validate system performance and serviceability under production loads.
Program Integration & Design Coordination
- Partner with internal design, hardware, and construction teams to ensure low-voltage systems are fully integrated into data hall and base-building infrastructure.
- Support the development of design packages, material submittals, and as-built documentation.
- Identify design and constructability risks early, and implement mitigation plans with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Quality, Standards & Compliance
- Develop and oversee testing, certification, and QA/QC procedures for low-voltage systems, including structured cabling and controls networks.
- Drive consistency in installation quality, documentation, and performance validation across all global builds.
- Ensure all installations meet OCI standards, local codes, and manufacturer warranty requirements.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Introduce prefabrication strategies, modularization, and digital field tools to accelerate low-voltage delivery.
- Partner with vendors to pilot new technologies that improve reliability and deployment speed.
- Capture lessons learned and lead technical reviews to refine OCI’s global standards and delivery models.
Cross-Functional Influence
- Act as the primary low-voltage liaison between OCI’s engineering, construction, and operations organizations.
- Provide executive-level reporting on vendor performance, risks, and key project milestones.
- Mentor internal and external partners to strengthen global alignment on standards, documentation, and delivery practices.
Rack Deployment Readiness Coordination
- Coordinate cross-functional readiness for rack deployment, ensuring all low-voltage systems (structured cabling, security, BMS) are fully validated prior to hardware installation.
- Partner with data hall design, construction, and operations teams to confirm power, cooling, and network interconnects are complete and tested ahead of rack arrivals.
- Lead rack mapping and patching validation, ensuring network connectivity aligns with OCI’s standardized port and pathway architecture.
- Oversee vendor and site readiness checklists, tracking closeout items, commissioning status, and milestone completion to support on-time rack installation.
- Interface with hardware engineering and logistics teams to sequence rack deployment in alignment with project schedules and operational acceptance.
**Required Skills & Experience **
- Deep technical expertise in low-voltage systems: structured cabling, BMS, AV, security, and controls.
- Proven experience managing vendor-delivered installation programs, including cost control, schedule adherence, and change management.
- Strong understanding of data center design and construction from concept through commissioning.
- Ability to manage complex vendor relationships and drive results through technical and commercial influence.
- Skilled in interpreting drawings, specifications, and QA/QC documentation.
- Excellent communication skills across executive, engineering, and field audiences.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (RCDD, CTS, PMP, LEED) preferred.
- 12+ years of experience delivering low-voltage or mission-critical infrastructure projects globally.
**Key Attributes **
- Execution-focused with a balance of technical depth and commercial acumen.
- Adept at managing vendor performance through data-driven accountability.
- Highly collaborative and solutions-oriented, able to lead without direct reports.
- Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in every phase of delivery.
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 - IC5