Oracle · 1 week ago
Director- Data Center Project Control
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $292K/yr
15+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Director of Project Control to lead and transform the project control function within their Data Center Infrastructure Delivery Engineering team. The role involves providing visionary leadership, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring the successful execution of data center projects while driving operational excellence and contributing to Oracle's growth.
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Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership for the project control function, setting the strategic direction and goals
Develop and implement best-in-class project control practices, methodologies, and tools to drive operational excellence
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of project control professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring a diverse and skilled workforce capable of handling complex data center projects
Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and offer growth opportunities for team members
Engage and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, providing timely and accurate project updates
Present project control insights, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Oversee the implementation of robust project control processes, including cost management, scheduling, risk assessment, and change control
Lead the development of comprehensive risk management strategies, identifying and mitigating potential project risks
Ensure project control best practices are followed, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure project health and progress
Generate executive-level reports and dashboards, providing transparent visibility into project performance
Analyze project data and trends to identify areas of improvement and make data-driven recommendations
Drive the standardization and optimization of project control processes across all data center projects
Identify opportunities for process automation, tool enhancement, and digital transformation
Ensure project control processes are aligned with industry standards and best practices
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Project Management, Engineering, Construction, and Finance, to ensure integrated project control
Facilitate effective communication and coordination among various stakeholders, fostering a unified approach
Lead and manage organizational change related to project control processes and systems
Mentor and coach project managers and other leaders on project control principles and best practices
Participate in contract negotiations and vendor management, ensuring project control aspects are well-defined and executed
Review and approve change orders, ensuring financial and contractual compliance
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in program/project management, with a strong emphasis on project control, risk management, and operational excellence
Proven track record in leading and managing large-scale, complex projects, preferably in the data center or infrastructure industry
Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities, translating strategies into actionable plans
Excellent communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying complex project control concepts to diverse audiences
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) and data analysis techniques
Experience in developing and implementing project control processes, risk management frameworks, and performance reporting systems
Knowledge of data center construction and operations is highly desirable
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; an advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred
Preferred
Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 are advantageous
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
Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$25.75BKey Investors
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2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $18B
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1986-03-12IPO
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