Lead, Data Center Infra & Automation Engineering

Job Description Oracle is seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Manager to lead critical execution for the Data Center Software and Automation team, enabling the delivery of some of the world's largest AI‑centric data centers around the globe. The role requires a strong cross‑organizational leader who can operate across engineering, product, operations, infrastructure, and executive stakeholder groups to drive alignment, remove blockers, and deliver measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate is a clear, confident communicator who can translate complex technical and operational issues into actionable decisions, influence across organizational boundaries, and communicate effectively up through executive channels. We are looking for a leader who combines strong software delivery discipline with the ability to scale teams, programs, and execution models in a fast‑moving cloud infrastructure environment. This individual will help evolve software and automation capabilities that are central to OCI’s global growth, while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing software engineering team. Drive critical execution across cross‑functional initiatives with clear ownership, accountability, and delivery discipline. Communicate program status, risks, trade‑offs, and recommendations clearly to senior and executive leadership. Build strong partnerships across engineering, product, infrastructure, operations, and global delivery teams. Translate complex technical and operational challenges into clear business impact, execution plans, and leadership decisions. Own delivery planning, roadmap execution, and prioritization across multiple programs in a fast‑paced Agile and DevOps environment. Identify and remove organizational blockers that slow execution or create delivery risk. Partner with architects and senior engineers to ensure platform designs are scalable, reliable, secure, and operationally sound. Improve engineering processes, delivery predictability, operational rigor, and overall team effectiveness. Foster a culture of collaboration, urgency, ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement. Develop team members through coaching, feedback, career planning, and clear performance expectations. Represent the team in senior leadership forums, business reviews, roadmap discussions, and executive‑level communications. Compliance 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. Compensation and Benefits US: Hiring Range in USD from: $118,300 – $251,600 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 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 and paid holidays Paid sick leave Paid parental leave Adoption assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Financial planning and group legal Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance Career Level M3 EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oracle