Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is building the next generation of hyperscale AI and cloud data centers that power the world's most demanding workloads. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director, Fiber & Low Voltage (LV) Infrastructure to lead the strategy, execution, integration, and operational readiness of all low-voltage, fiber, telecommunications, and operational technology (OT) systems across OCI's hyperscale AI data center portfolio in the Greater Abilene area.
The Sr. Director, Fiber & LV Infrastructure serves as the executive owner for all low-voltage and fiber infrastructure deployment activities for the OCI hyperscale AI data center in the Greater Abilene area. This leader will drive end-to-end planning, installation oversight, integration management, testing, commissioning support, risk mitigation, and operational turnover of critical digital infrastructure systems.
The role requires strong field leadership and active engagement throughout the project lifecycle from pathway coordination and cable plant installation through interoperability testing, startup support, and operational handoff.
Success will be measured by infrastructure readiness, integration quality, startup performance, reliability, and the ability to deliver scalable digital infrastructure that enables world-class cloud operations.
This position is based in the Greater Abilene, Texas area. Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to relocate to Abilene. We will also consider Texas-based candidates who are able to travel up to 50% and maintain a strong onsite presence throughout the construction, integration, commissioning, and startup phases of OCI hyperscale AI data center projects..
Internal Responsibilities
- Executive owner for all low-voltage and fiber infrastructure deployment activities for the OCI hyperscale AI Data Center in the Greater Abilene area. You will drive the end-to-end planning, installation oversight, integration management, testing, commissioning support, risk mitigation, and operational turnover of critical digital infrastructure systems.
- Lead all fiber, low-voltage, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure deployment activities across hyperscale AI data center in the Greater Abilene area.
- Establish execution strategies, quality standards, testing requirements, and operational readiness frameworks for digital infrastructure systems.
- Build strong partnerships across construction, commissioning, networking, operations, security, and engineering organizations.
- Drive accountability among contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
- Lead fiber, cabling, telecom, and low-voltage infrastructure delivery
- Coordinate pathway, routing, and installation readiness.
- Drive OT and controls integration with construction, commissioning, IT, and operations.
- Support functional testing, sequence validation, and start up readiness.
Track risks, defects, and corrective actions. Ensure turnover packages and operational handoff are complete.
Maintain strong onsite engagement during installation and startup phases
QUALIFICATIONS:
15+ years of experience managing fiber, telecommunications, low-voltage, controls, or digital infrastructure programs.
10+ years of leadership experience overseeing large-scale mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience delivering hyperscale data centers, cloud infrastructure facilities, or similarly complex mission-critical environments.
Deep understanding of structured cabling systems, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and network readiness requirements.
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operational turnover of critical infrastructure systems.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across construction, commissioning, networking, and operations organizations.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, testing methodologies, and integration processes. Ability to travel and maintain substantial onsite engagement throughout project execution.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting hyperscale AI data center development programs.
Advanced degree in Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Industry certifications related to fiber optics, telecommunications, data center infrastructure, or project management.
Experience with operational technology (OT) systems, controls integration, and industrial communications networks.
Familiarity with commissioning frameworks for mission-critical facilities.
Experience managing multi-site or regional infrastructure delivery programs.
Knowledge of network architecture, security systems integration, and digital infrastructure lifecycle management.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated success leading startup readiness and operational transition activities for large-scale cloud or data center environments.
Experience implementing digital infrastructure standards across rapidly growing hyperscale portfolios.
#LI-LD1
External Responsibilities
- Executive owner for all low-voltage and fiber infrastructure deployment activities for the OCI hyperscale AI Data Center in the Greater Abilene area. You will drive the end-to-end planning, installation oversight, integration management, testing, commissioning support, risk mitigation, and operational turnover of critical digital infrastructure systems.
- Lead all fiber, low-voltage, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure deployment activities across hyperscale AI data center in the Greater Abilene area.
- Establish execution strategies, quality standards, testing requirements, and operational readiness frameworks for digital infrastructure systems.
- Build strong partnerships across construction, commissioning, networking, operations, security, and engineering organizations.
- Drive accountability among contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
- Lead fiber, cabling, telecom, and low-voltage infrastructure delivery
- Coordinate pathway, routing, and installation readiness.
- Drive OT and controls integration with construction, commissioning, IT, and operations.
- Support functional testing, sequence validation, and start up readiness.
Track risks, defects, and corrective actions. Ensure turnover packages and operational handoff are complete.
Maintain strong onsite engagement during installation and startup phases
QUALIFICATIONS:
15+ years of experience managing fiber, telecommunications, low-voltage, controls, or digital infrastructure programs.
10+ years of leadership experience overseeing large-scale mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience delivering hyperscale data centers, cloud infrastructure facilities, or similarly complex mission-critical environments.
Deep understanding of structured cabling systems, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and network readiness requirements.
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operational turnover of critical infrastructure systems.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across construction, commissioning, networking, and operations organizations.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, testing methodologies, and integration processes. Ability to travel and maintain substantial onsite engagement throughout project execution.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting hyperscale AI data center development programs.
Advanced degree in Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Industry certifications related to fiber optics, telecommunications, data center infrastructure, or project management.
Experience with operational technology (OT) systems, controls integration, and industrial communications networks.
Familiarity with commissioning frameworks for mission-critical facilities.
Experience managing multi-site or regional infrastructure delivery programs.
Knowledge of network architecture, security systems integration, and digital infrastructure lifecycle management.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated success leading startup readiness and operational transition activities for large-scale cloud or data center environments.
Experience implementing digital infrastructure standards across rapidly growing hyperscale portfolios.
#LI-LD1
