Senior Director Data Center Design

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Director of Data Center Design to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our global data center design initiatives. This role is responsible for guiding a team of engineering and design professionals in creating innovative, efficient, and sustainable data center solutions that support the rapid growth of OCIs AI and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in large-scale data center design, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive collaboration across cross-functional and external partner teams.

Why Join OCI? As a key leader in OCIs global infrastructure organization, you will shape the future of Oracles cloud data center portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to drive design innovation at hyperscale, influence industry best practices, and lead a talented team building the foundation for the worlds most demanding cloud and AI workloads.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design strategy for multiple large-scale, concurrent data center projects worldwide, ensuring alignment with OCIs business and technical objectives.
• Oversee the review and approval of colocation partner designs, ensuring compliance with Oracles performance, resiliency, and sustainability requirements.
• Drive innovation in design methodologies to enable rapid deployment, cost efficiency, and long-term scalability.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate capacity and performance needs into effective technical design solutions.
• Present design strategies, project updates, and risk assessments to senior executives and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams (construction, operations, networking, sustainability, finance, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of design into overall project execution.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk analyses, and quality reviews to validate design approaches.
• Champion sustainable design practices, promoting energy efficiency and green building standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering firms, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Mentor and develop design team members, fostering technical excellence and career growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Masters degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in data center design, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, mission-critical data center projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, MEP design, and data center operational requirements.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, industry codes, and global standards governing data center design.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with design and project management software/tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Business Administration.
• Experience with hyperscale cloud and AI data center infrastructure.
• Expertise in sustainable design practices, renewable energy integration, and carbon reduction strategies.
• Strong vendor management experience, including oversight of external engineering and architectural firms.
• Background in both greenfield builds and retrofit/expansion projects.

Qualifications

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: $161,700 to $338,500 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 Oracles 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:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. 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.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. 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.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. 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 – M5

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