Data Center Sourcing Program Manager

$87,800 - $199,500/Yr

Oracle - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Principal

Springfield, IL

Publishing Industries

About the position

Be a part of the future growth and development of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. We are combining the elasticity and utility of cloud services with the granular control, security, and predictability of on-premises infrastructure to deliver high-performance, high availability, and cost-effective infrastructure services. As we are building and growing, we are seeking a high-energy Principal Data Center Sourcing Program Manager to join our Data Center Sourcing team. The Data Center (DC) Sourcing Program Manager is responsible for due diligence in acquiring data center space and assessing related infrastructure. The DC Sourcing PM is a regional member of the Data Center Sourcing team and will be responsible for performing analytics and conducting due diligence on targeted sites within existing and new regions, developing budget and schedule analysis on acquisition opportunities, coordinating commercial term implications with landlords and stakeholders, and documenting technical responses into lease agreements and associated legal documents. This will include new colocation partners, as well as lease renewals and amendments with existing providers. The DC Sourcing PM will closely collaborate with multiple teams throughout each project, and throughout the sequence of each transaction. The DC Sourcing PM will be responsible for preparing and presenting presentations in the form of program summaries prepared in collaboration with all key internal customers periodically.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytics and conduct due diligence on targeted sites within existing regions, new countries, and target locations.
• Support the team with strong analytical reporting on market strategies, outlining risks on delivery (cost and timelines).
• Manage or support extensive due diligence for new colocation leases and extensions as well as lease renewals.
• Work closely with the regional Site Acquisition Manager on demand planning, engineering, construction, security, networking, energy, and operations teams.
• Handle multiple projects and coordinate with internal team members, consultants, vendors, and external partners.
• Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate, select, and recommend leases for approval.
• Develop high-quality due diligence strategies based on technical and process expertise, within the context of time-to-market and cost efficiencies required by the business units.
• Conduct ongoing audits of potential sites and suppliers.
• Develop and handle all aspects of site assessment and audit approval timelines presented by providers for new and existing facilities.
• Work with internal Corporate Procurement personnel to drive executable due diligence metrics to be incorporated into lease documents.
• Work with Finance to conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lease or build options to recommend the most favorable strategies for assigned metros.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in a high-paced environment.
• Experience in the data center sector, site selection for industrial-scale projects, real estate evaluation, public process approvals, development, construction, and general awareness of utility agreements, sustainable practices, and execution parameters.
• Experience in leading complex due diligence in multiple jurisdictions, documentation, and delivery timeline mapping.
• Knowledge of mission-critical environments, such as Data Centers.
• Positive attitude and ability to contribute consistently in a high-paced, fast-changing environment.
• General background in real estate development and land acquisition is a plus, with an understanding of local laws and permitting.
• General understanding of hybrid real estate solutions such as Build-to-suit, Retail, and Wholesale deployments for data center use-cases.
• Strong collaboration skills, working closely with multiple teams and subject matter experts.
• Confident, takes ownership, and willingness to 'do what it takes' to get the job done with proven experience leading complex negotiations/initiatives to successful completion.
• Ability to deliver results or projects in a timely manner within project metrics.
• Proven ability to apply critical thinking in complex situations.
• Strong analytical, creative thinking, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• A general background in real estate development and land acquisition is a plus.
• Understanding of local laws and permitting processes.

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.
• Flexible vacation policy for salaried employees.
• Accrued vacation for hourly employees based on hours worked.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon date of hire, refreshing each calendar year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.