Sr Program Manager - Data Center Vendor Management

The Senior Program Manager will play a pivotal role in coordinating and overseeing vendor activities, ensuring that Oracle's data center builds are completed within schedule, budget, and quality expectations. This position demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Vendor Management

• Vendor Coordination and Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for low-voltage vendors, ensuring clear and consistent communication. Facilitate regular meetings, provide project updates, and address vendor queries promptly.
• Contract Administration: Assist in reviewing and understanding vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Work closely with the legal and procurement teams as needed.
• Site Coordination: Coordinate with on-site teams to understand specific low-voltage requirements and ensure vendor compliance with site standards and regulations.
• Vendor Relationship Building: Cultivate positive and collaborative relationships with vendors, fostering a partnership approach to achieve mutual success.
  

Program Management

• Performance Tracking: Develop and maintain dashboards or reports to track vendor performance against agreed-upon KPIs. Identify areas for improvement and collaborate with vendors to enhance performance.
• Resource Planning: Work with the project management team to forecast and allocate resources required for low-voltage installations, ensuring availability during critical project phases.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including vendor-related information, and share best practices across the organization.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and proactively address any issues or concerns related to low-voltage vendors, providing timely solutions to minimize project impact.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying and assessing risks associated with low-voltage vendors, contributing to the development of mitigation strategies.
• Internal Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various internal teams, including Construction Management, Design, and Operations, to align vendor activities with overall project goals.

6-8 years of experience in a vendor management and project management role, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with experience using relevant tools for performance tracking.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Knowledge of data center operations and an understanding of low-voltage systems is preferred.

Experience in vendor management or procurement is highly desirable.

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree is advantageous.

Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Primavera) are a plus.