Sr. Principal Project Manager - Strategic Response

NetSuite is a part of Oracle, a company leading in AI and cloud solutions. The role of Sr. Principal Project Manager - Strategic Response focuses on providing emergency escalation support for Data Center Delivery builds across the United States, developing comprehensive plans for operational excellence, and managing vendor relationships while ensuring project timelines and budgets are maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Being the end-to-end leader in charge of the program, from shaping the approach to achieving the desired outcomes through delivery
• Project Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategies for data center construction and network build projects to align with organizational goals
• Partner with the design team to ensure design and construction are fully coordinated in advance of contracting
• Partner with Construction team to ensure collaboration and seem less handoff
• Project Management: Oversee all phases of complex data center construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Tenant Fit Out and LV Integration: Work closely throughout design, construction, commissioning and LV fit out to fully coordinate and integrate the separate scopes of tenant fit out projects with the overall project scope
• Vendor Management: Select, negotiate, and manage external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project success
• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial constraints
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and costs
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns
• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of construction and operational efficiency
• Regular project visits to ensure schedule, coordination, and quality will be required throughout the life of the project on an as needed basis

Requirements:

• 6 to 10+ years of project management, product design or related experience
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak English
• Provide leadership and expertise in the development of new products/services/processes, frequently operating at the leading edge of technology
• Recommends and justifies major changes to existing products/services/processes
• BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery including advanced project scheduling and tracking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges in a fast-paced construction environment
• Expertise in developing and implementing long-term strategies and establishing program-level requirements for construction projects
• Deep understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and sustainability
• Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals
• Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets to ensure cost-effective use of resources
• Ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and costs
• Extensive experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers