Director of Data Center Low-Voltage Vendor Management (Nashville, TN or Austin, TX)

Leading The Vendor Management Transformation

This Director role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the Low-Voltage Vendor Management function, driving operational excellence and vendor partnership within Oracle's Data Center Infrastructure Delivery team. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on the efficiency, quality, and success of low-voltage installations across global data center projects. With a focus on strategic leadership, people development, and vendor relationship management, the Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Oracle's data centers are built to the highest standards, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

Strategic Vendor Management Leadership : Set the vision and strategy for Low-Voltage Vendor Management, aligning it with Oracle's overall data center objectives. Develop and implement best-in-class vendor management practices, processes, and performance metrics. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and vendor partnership.

People and Team Development : Lead and inspire a talented team of vendor management professionals, providing mentorship and growth opportunities. Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent, ensuring a diverse and skilled workforce. Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support professional development.

Executive Stakeholder Engagement : Communicate and collaborate effectively with executive leadership, providing updates on vendor-related initiatives. Present vendor performance insights, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Vendor Relationship and Performance Management : Establish and maintain strong relationships with key low-voltage vendors, ensuring long-term partnerships. Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, defining service-level agreements and performance expectations. Regularly assess vendor performance, conduct business reviews, and drive continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence and Process Optimization : Implement robust processes for vendor qualification, selection, and onboarding, ensuring a streamlined approach. Optimize material management and logistics processes related to low-voltage installations. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Risk Mitigation and Change Leadership : Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to low-voltage vendors, ensuring project continuity. Manage and approve change orders, considering their impact on cost, schedule, and performance.

Global Collaboration and Coordination : Collaborate with global data center teams to align vendor management practices and standards. Coordinate vendor activities across multiple data center sites, ensuring consistency and knowledge sharing.

Industry Insights and Innovation : Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in low-voltage systems and vendor engagement. Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance vendor performance and overall data center efficiency.

Contract and Compliance Management : Review and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and operational requirements. Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and vendor performance evaluations.

Requirements : 15+ years of progressive experience in vendor management, program / project management, or a related field, with a strong focus on people leadership. Proven track record in managing and leading vendor relationships, preferably in the data center, construction, or infrastructure industry. Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities, translating strategies into actionable plans. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, effectively engaging with C-level executives and vendors. Proficiency in performance management, including KPI development and vendor evaluation. Knowledge of low-voltage systems, data center operations, and construction processes is highly desirable. Experience in process improvement, change management, and operational excellence initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; an advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. Professional certifications in project / program management or vendor management are advantageous.

Disclaimer : Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US : Hiring Range in USD from : $139,400 to $291,800 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following : 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 The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - M4