Principal Program Manager

Principal Program ManagerOCI Strategic Customer Engineering is seeking an experienced Principal Program Manager with technical interests to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic outcomes across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure which span highly technical and business-centric delivery. This role is ideal for an accomplished program leader who thrives in highly technical environments, excels at navigating ambiguity, and has a proven ability to deliver complex programs from inception through execution. You are a results-oriented leader who drives execution—not just coordination. You possess strong judgment, exceptional ownership, and a bias for action. You dig deep to master a space and understand it fully. You build trusted partnerships across engineering, product management, operations, customer success, and executive leadership to align teams around common objectives and deliver meaningful business and customer outcomes. As a Principal Program Manager, you will lead programs that span multiple OCI organizations, helping teams prioritize, execute, and deliver initiatives that improve operational excellence, customer success, and strategic business objectives. The work is highly visible, fast-paced, and requires balancing technical complexity with operational and business complexity with organizational alignment.Basic QualificationsBS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field7+ years of experience in Program Management, Software Engineering, Product Management, or related technical leadership rolesExperience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs across multiple engineering organizationsStrong understanding of cloud technologies, distributed systems, and software development lifecyclesDemonstrated ability to drive execution in complex, fast-moving environments with multiple stakeholdersExperience developing program plans, tracking execution, managing dependencies, and mitigating risksStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision makingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadershipProven ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across diverse organizationsStrong customer focus with the ability to balance technical priorities and business objectivesPreferred QualificationsMS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field10+ years of experience in Program Management or engineering leadershipExperience working with cloud-native architectures and large-scale distributed systemsExperience managing strategic customer programs or enterprise cloud initiativesFamiliarity with Agile, Scrum, and modern software development methodologiesExperience working directly with executive stakeholders and large enterprise customersResponsibilitiesProgram LeadershipLead complex, cross-functional programs from planning through execution and successful delivery.Define program goals, milestones, success metrics, and execution plans that align with organizational priorities.Coordinate engineering, product management, operations, and customer success teams to deliver high-impact initiatives.Drive program governance, status reporting, executive communications, and stakeholder alignment.Identify program risks, dependencies, and execution challenges while developing proactive mitigation strategies.Establish scalable program management processes and mechanisms that improve organizational execution.Manage competing priorities and ensure successful delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.Break down complex technical initiatives into manageable workstreams with clear ownership and accountability.Cross-Functional CollaborationBuild strong partnerships across OCI engineering, product, operations, support, and executive leadership teams.Drive alignment across organizations to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.Facilitate technical and business discussions that enable informed decision-making and accelerate delivery.Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Foster collaboration across geographically distributed teams and organizations.Operational ExcellenceIdentify opportunities to improve processes, remove operational bottlenecks, and increase organizational efficiency.Develop repeatable mechanisms, dashboards, and reporting processes that improve program visibility and execution.Lead post-launch reviews and continuous improvement efforts to enhance program delivery.Support strategic planning activities, roadmap execution, and organizational prioritization.Help teams scale effectively by implementing best practices for program management and operational excellence.Customer & Business ImpactPartner with internal and external stakeholders to understand customer priorities and translate them into executable programs.Drive initiatives that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.Balance customer needs, technical constraints, and organizational priorities while making informed tradeoff decisions.Ensure programs deliver measurable value for both OCI and its strategic customers.What Success Looks LikeStrategic initiatives are delivered on time, with high quality and strong cross-functional alignment.Engineering, product, and business teams have clear visibility into priorities, risks, and execution progress.Operational processes scale efficiently as the organization grows.Executive stakeholders have confidence in program execution through consistent communication and measurable outcomes.OCI Strategic Customer Engineering successfully delivers initiatives that improve customer experience, operational excellence, and business performance.#LI-AH4QualificationsDisclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $90,100 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.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:1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. 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.9. 11 paid holidays10. 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.11. Paid parental leave12. Adoption assistance13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan14. Financial planning and group legal15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe 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 - IC4