Senior Program Manager, Project Controls (Cost)

Oracle's Data Center Organization is seeking a Data Center Project Controls Senior Program Manager with expertise in project control to join our growing team. The Senior Program Manager will play a critical role in establishing and supporting the Project Controls function, responsible for monitoring and managing various aspects of data center projects, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end governance of Project Controls systems, including Primavera Cloud and Oracle Unifier
• Configuration of systems to enforce global standards for schedule, cost, change, forecasting, reporting, and controls
• Support business system owner, accountable for system configuration, usage standards, and lifecycle management
• Establish decision rights, approval hierarchies, and change-control processes for both system and AI-related enhancements
• Protect system integrity by prioritizing requirements and explicitly declining low-value or high-risk requests
• Analyze end-to-end data center construction processes to identify gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization
• Lead development and implementation of standardized workflows, templates, and best practices across programs and regions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule predictability, cost control, change management, and risk mitigation
• Partner with Project Controls to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting consistency, and KPI adoption
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops (Lean, lessons learned, retrospectives) to capture insights and convert them into actionable improvements
• Support change management and adoption of new tools, systems, and processes across delivery teams
• Track and report measurable outcomes of process improvements (time savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction)
• Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and enterprise standards while maintaining flexibility for regional execution
• Analyze and support the quality, integrity, and consistency of schedule, cost, and forecast data across systems and AI-enabled outputs
• Ensure CAPEX/OPEX cost reporting is accurate, auditable, and aligned to executive expectations
• Support global reporting for the data-center fleet, specific to data-center fit-out programs
• Establish validation rules, data controls, and exception management processes across both traditional reporting and AI-generated insights
• Support senior leadership by delivering clarity, discipline, and reliable insight
• Manage competing global priorities while maintaining governance and data integrity
• Communicate complex system and AI concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in project controls or a similar Project Management field
• Familiarity with float management, critical path method (CPM), and sequencing logic
• Strong communication skills: ability to synthesize complex data into clear updates for internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including cost, schedule, risk, and change management
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to align project control efforts
• Proficiency in creating and analyzing project KPIs and performance reports
• Excellent data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights effectively
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of project controls functions. Ideal candidates proactively analyze workflows, recommend refinements, and contribute to building a healthy, iterative project controls environment
• Experience with data centers, high-tech infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities strongly preferred
• PMP or other related certifications are a plus