Oracle · 3 hours ago
Director of Strategic Programs & Business Operations
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $292K/yr
10+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, seeking a seasoned leader for the role of Director of Strategic Programs and Business Operations. This role involves building and leading high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and advising senior executive leadership on strategic initiatives to foster organizational growth in a dynamic cloud environment.
Data GovernanceData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Operational Excellence & Rhythm of the Business — Plan, manage, and oversee team activities providing end-to-end operational support (process improvement, data analytics, infrastructure/tool ownership, compliance). Establish and drive the cadence of reviews, leadership meetings, strategy sessions, and holistic improvements in organizational effectiveness, efficiency, employee engagement, and communications
Team Leadership & Development — Build, hire, scale, and lead a high-performing operational support team; attract top talent, provide ongoing coaching/mentoring, conduct performance evaluations, and create individualized development plans to grow team members into future leaders. Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and professional advancement within your function
Getting Work Done Through Others — Delegate strategically across your team and cross-functional partners (engineering, finance, HR, recruiting, legal, service delivery); hold leaders and contributors accountable for results; influence without direct authority in matrixed settings to drive execution, remove blockers, and deliver on business outcomes
Strategic Advisory & Organizational Building — Advise the senior executive leadership ( VP+) on initiative prioritization, resource allocation, investment areas, and cross-functional integration to maximize impact on user experience and growth. Identify and champion efforts to build organizational capabilities, scale processes, and align short- and long-term strategies with OCI's mission
Process Optimization & Issue Resolution — Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights; dive deep into critical experiential/technical issues; proactively redefine processes through your team to eliminate obstacles and enable success in fast-paced cloud computing
People, Culture & Organizational Health — Partner closely with VP, HR, and leadership to analyze employee feedback (e.g. surveys), develop and execute strategies for morale, engagement, and culture enhancement; champion fun events, DEI efforts, and a supportive environment. Build cross-org relationships rooted in empathy and trust to facilitate broader success
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding — Elevate partnerships with Recruiting to attract world-class talent; accelerate hiring pipelines; hold managers accountable for positive onboarding and integration experiences
Budget & Resource Stewardship — Actively manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets; optimize resource application across initiatives to support scalable growth
Communications & Stakeholder Influence — Define and manage executive-level communications (narratives, staff engagements, press/customer interactions); cultivate influential relationships to drive alignment and results
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in technical/strategic operations, program management, or Chief of Staff roles in cloud, SaaS, or enterprise tech environments, including 5+ years directly managing and developing teams
Proven track record of building and scaling organizations, mentoring direct reports, and achieving results through others in matrixed, high-growth settings
Expertise in process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), data analytics, and strategic planning/execution
Exceptional leadership presence: coaching/mentoring skills, ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability
Strong strategic thinking, analytical rigor, communication, and adaptability in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Master's/MBA strongly preferred)
Experience in cloud infrastructure/services (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure), data services, or large-scale SaaS operations
Agile methodologies, budgeting/hiring leadership, and employee engagement strategy experience
Technical proficiency with quick adaptation to new tools in cloud contexts
Demonstrated success in talent development, culture building, and organizational health initiatives
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.75BKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $18B
2025-02-03Post Ipo Debt· $7.75B
1986-03-12IPO
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