Are you passionate about cloud technology and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives at scale? Are you excited about being a change agent across the enterprise? Join the Oracle Transformation & Delivery team as a Senior Principal Program Manager at our Nashville HQ.
As Oracle continues its rapid growth, our team is focused on driving execution of strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency, accelerate business outcomes, and support organizational scalability. In this individual contributor role, you will lead highly visible programs that span multiple organizations and require strong coordination across product, engineering, operations, and corporate functions.
You will leverage Oracle's internal AI capabilities and emerging technologies to help teams execute transformational initiatives from concept through delivery. This position is part of a growing function with the opportunity to help establish best practices, governance frameworks, and execution models that enable successful outcomes across the business.
Internal Responsibilities
Responsibilities
· Program Leadership & Execution
Lead complex, enterprise-wide programs from initiation through implementation. Establish program structure, define milestones, manage dependencies, and drive accountability across multiple teams to ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives.
· Cross-Functional Coordination
Partner with stakeholders across all of Oracle to align priorities, resolve execution challenges, and maintain momentum across interconnected initiatives. Navigate ambiguity and competing priorities while keeping programs on track.
· Program Governance & Risk Management
Develop and maintain governance frameworks that provide visibility into program health, risks, dependencies, decisions, and key milestones. Proactively identify and mitigate execution risks, escalating issues appropriately to maintain delivery commitments.
· Strategic Initiative Delivery
Translate business objectives into executable program plans with clear deliverables, ownership models, success metrics, and implementation roadmaps. Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution.
· Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management
Provide concise, data-driven updates to leadership and executive stakeholders. Prepare executive presentations, status reports, decision briefs, and recommendations that enable informed decision-making and effective program oversight.
· Performance Tracking & Operational Excellence
Establish program metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress, measure outcomes, and drive accountability. Utilize dashboards, scorecards, and regular reviews to ensure initiatives remain aligned to expected business value.
Organizational Enablement
Drive adoption of program management best practices, delivery methodologies, and execution frameworks across teams. Foster collaboration, transparency, and disciplined execution within a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Additional Responsibilities
Lead or support other strategic initiatives, transformation efforts, and special projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
· BS or MS in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent degree
· 10+ years of experience in program management, project management, portfolio management, or strategic operations
· Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in a complex enterprise environment
· Proven success delivering mission-critical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, organizations, and dependencies
· Demonstrated expertise in program governance, risk management, executive communications, and operational execution
· Strong ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across diverse teams
· Experience managing ambiguity and delivering results in fast-paced, high-growth environments
External Responsibilities
Responsibilities
· Program Leadership & Execution
Lead complex, enterprise-wide programs from initiation through implementation. Establish program structure, define milestones, manage dependencies, and drive accountability across multiple teams to ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives.
· Cross-Functional Coordination
Partner with stakeholders across all of Oracle to align priorities, resolve execution challenges, and maintain momentum across interconnected initiatives. Navigate ambiguity and competing priorities while keeping programs on track.
· Program Governance & Risk Management
Develop and maintain governance frameworks that provide visibility into program health, risks, dependencies, decisions, and key milestones. Proactively identify and mitigate execution risks, escalating issues appropriately to maintain delivery commitments.
· Strategic Initiative Delivery
Translate business objectives into executable program plans with clear deliverables, ownership models, success metrics, and implementation roadmaps. Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution.
· Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management
Provide concise, data-driven updates to leadership and executive stakeholders. Prepare executive presentations, status reports, decision briefs, and recommendations that enable informed decision-making and effective program oversight.
· Performance Tracking & Operational Excellence
Establish program metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress, measure outcomes, and drive accountability. Utilize dashboards, scorecards, and regular reviews to ensure initiatives remain aligned to expected business value.
Organizational Enablement
Drive adoption of program management best practices, delivery methodologies, and execution frameworks across teams. Foster collaboration, transparency, and disciplined execution within a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Additional Responsibilities
Lead or support other strategic initiatives, transformation efforts, and special projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
· BS or MS in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent degree
· 10+ years of experience in program management, project management, portfolio management, or strategic operations
· Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in a complex enterprise environment
· Proven success delivering mission-critical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, organizations, and dependencies
· Demonstrated expertise in program governance, risk management, executive communications, and operational execution
· Strong ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across diverse teams
· Experience managing ambiguity and delivering results in fast-paced, high-growth environments
