Topeka, KS, 66625, USA
18 hours ago
Data Center Construction Business Operations Lead
**Job Description** The role is highly internal-facing, focused on enabling leadership effectiveness and improving decision-making across large, complex delivery portfolios. Key Responsibilities • Partner with OCI construction and delivery leadership, including all VPs (M6) and IC6s, to support program-level planning, execution, and performance management • Assist with internal reporting and executive readouts covering schedule, risks, milestones, dependencies, and capacity impacts • Manage and track headcount, PINs, and workforce planning in partnership with HR, Finance, and leadership • Support hiring efforts, including requisition planning, prioritization, and coordination with recruiting partners • Assist with internal stakeholder alignment across OCI teams including design engineering, network, capacity planning, procurement, hardware, commissioning, and operations • Coordinate closely with the Construction Chief of Staff, who will own similar and adjacent technical programs, to support leadership forums, strategic initiatives, and follow-through on key actions •Support onboarding of new team members by coordinating access, tools, operating rhythms, and role clarity to ensure rapid productivity and alignment • Establish and maintain operating rhythms, governance models, and decision-tracking mechanisms across the organization • Identify systemic risks, resourcing gaps, and execution issues, elevating insights and recommendations to leadership • Enable scenario planning and tradeoff analysis tied to capacity, staffing, and delivery commitments • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on predictability, speed, and quality **Responsibilities** Required Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in business operations, program operations, construction operations, or a related role • Experience supporting senior leaders in a matrixed organization • Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills • Proven ability to influence outcomes through collaboration rather than authority • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to operate independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Preferred Qualifications • Experience within hyperscale cloud, data center delivery, or mission-critical infrastructure organizations • Familiarity with workforce planning, headcount management, and internal governance processes • Experience building or scaling internal operating and reporting frameworks • MBA, PMP, or equivalent experience preferred but not required IC4 Expectations • Operates independently with limited direction • Owns complex internal problem spaces end to end • Acts as a trusted partner to VPs (M6), IC6s, and the Construction Chief of Staff • Drives clarity, alignment, and execution discipline across internal teams • Consistently delivers high-quality outputs that materially improve leadership decision-making Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 7 years of engineering or related experience. **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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