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Oracle · 3 hours ago

Sr Director of Facility Operations

Oracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking a dynamic Senior Director to lead facility operations for its data center sites across North America. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable operations, strategic vendor management, and community engagement while overseeing all aspects of data center facility operations.

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Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of data center facility operations at North American NNN leased sites, including preventive maintenance, incident response, environmental monitoring, and lifecycle management
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with Oracle’s security, health, safety, and environmental standards, in close coordination with local and federal regulations
Serve as OCI’s primary point of contact with property landlords and third-party vendors under NNN lease agreements, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and lease obligations
Partner with construction to ensure all aspects of commissioning for new sites, including acceptance testing, integrated systems testing, and the transition to daily operations
Ensure operational transparency and positive relationships by actively engaging with community stakeholders, local authorities, and regulators
Drive robust capacity planning, risk mitigation, performance monitoring, and budgeting for the North America data center portfolio
Recruit, hire, develop, and mentor a regional team responsible for direct operational oversight and landlord liaison
Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and optimize operational effectiveness, cost management, and sustainability goals
Oversee site audits, compliance reviews, and documentation in support of certifications and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC2, ISO, local authorities having jurisdiction)
Act as incident commander and escalation point for major facility events, driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and innovation across a distributed facilities team
Collaborate closely with Oracle’s design, engineering, compliance, and cloud operations teams to support site readiness, expansion, and capital planning

Qualification

Facilities managementMechanicalElectrical systemsCommissioning activitiesNNN lease managementIncident managementPerformance optimizationCommunity engagementRelationship managementRegulatory complianceCloud data center operationsEnvironmental regulationsTeam leadershipNegotiation skills

Required

Combination of relevant education, experience, and/or specialized training in facilities management, engineering, or a related technical discipline
Deep understanding of the sequence of operations for major mechanical and electrical systems, such as power distribution, cooling, life safety, and building automation, within mission-critical environments
Demonstrated experience in recruiting, hiring, leading, and developing high-performing technical and operational teams
Proven record of engaging positively with community stakeholders, local officials, and regulatory agencies to support operational transparency and compliance
Significant hands-on experience in commissioning activities for new or expanded data center facilities
Expertise in managing NNN lease relationships and third-party vendor contracts, with a particular focus on North American markets
Proficient in incident management, root cause analysis, and performance optimization for data center operations
Strong verbal, written, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Familiarity with industry standards such as Uptime Institute and ASHRAE, and with relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations in the United States and Canada

Preferred

Experience in cloud, hyperscale, or enterprise data center operations preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Oracle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1271)
2024 (846)
2023 (995)
2022 (1192)
2021 (985)
2020 (755)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$25.75B
Key Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $18B
2025-02-03Post Ipo Debt· $7.75B
1986-03-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Esteban Rubens
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Gerard Warrens
Field CTO, Business Strategy and Transformative Technologies
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