Principal, Process Development and Optimization Engineer

Oracle is a leading company that integrates data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to drive innovation in AI and cloud solutions. They are seeking a Process Development & Optimization Engineer to enhance GigaScale data center delivery by implementing standardized processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring quality outcomes across multiple projects. The role focuses on identifying bottlenecks, driving process improvements, and fostering collaboration among various teams to achieve predictable delivery results.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy standardized delivery playbooks (standard work, stage gates, checklists, templates) for GigaScale site delivery
• Define clear 'definition of ready / definition of done' criteria for critical milestones (design readiness, construction readiness, commissioning readiness, operational handover)
• Establish governance for change control, lessons learned, and continuous improvement adoption across sites
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma-style initiatives to reduce cycle time, rework, and variation across construction and commissioning workflows
• Facilitate value stream mapping, root-cause analysis (RCA), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring schedule and quality issues
• Identify bottlenecks across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations; drive cross-functional resolution
• Define and maintain KPI/OKR frameworks for delivery performance (e.g., milestone predictability, first-pass yield, rework rate, RFI/CO trends, punch-list aging, commissioning cycle time)
• Build dashboards and operating reviews that surface leading indicators and enable proactive intervention
• Create scalable reporting packages for site leadership and regional/portfolio executives
• Partner closely with site delivery teams to observe work, validate process changes in the field, and ensure sustained adoption
• Train and coach teams (internal and vendor/GC partners) on new processes, quality gates, and best practices
• Drive alignment across stakeholders: design/engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, operations, EHS, and finance/controls
• Standardize expectations and interfaces with GCs, trade partners, OEMs, and commissioning agents
• Improve contractor performance through clear acceptance criteria, QA/QC checkpoints, and consistent turnover requirements
• Embed risk management into delivery processes (risk registers, escalation paths, contingency triggers)
• Ensure processes support required safety, security, and compliance practices expected in global data center environments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years experience in process development, operational excellence, program delivery, manufacturing/industrial engineering, or large-scale construction/commissioning environments
• Demonstrated ability to build standard work, implement stage-gate governance, and drive measurable cycle-time/quality improvements
• Strong analytical skills (metrics definition, data interpretation, performance reviews) and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience with hyperscale / large data center delivery, commissioning/turnover, or mission-critical facilities
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt) or equivalent continuous improvement training
• Familiarity with project controls concepts (schedule performance, change management, risk management)
• Strong tooling skills (e.g., Excel/Sheets, SQL basics, Power BI/Tableau, Smartsheet/Jira/Confluence or similar workflow systems)