Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) delivers secure, high-performance solutions for organizations operating at global scale. Within OCI Business Operations and Programs, we drive strategy to execution through systemic planning, business operations, communications, and cross-functional program leadership that enable OCI to scale effectively.
We are seeking a Senior Director-Business Operations & Strategic Programs to lead a critical portfolio supporting OCI’s highest-priority initiatives. This leader will shape operational strategy, drive execution across complex cross-organizational efforts, and build the frameworks, governance, and operating rhythms needed to support a rapidly growing global organization.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders across product, engineering, finance, and business operations, bringing clarity to ambiguity and ensuring alignment across strategic priorities. You will balance long-term operational maturity with near-term execution, influence decisions at the executive level, and lead teams through complexity and change.
At OCI, our values are foundational to how we operate and deliver excellence. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, collaboration, and continuous learning, where individuals are empowered to grow, innovate, and do their best work. You will be part of a dynamic organization of smart, motivated, and diverse teammates who are encouraged to take ownership, solve complex challenges, and help build the future of OCI.
This is an opportunity for a strong operator and people leader to elevate organizational effectiveness, improve decision-making through data and process discipline, and help OCI Business Operations and Programs continue to scale as a force multiplier for OCI.
Career Level – M5
Internal Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and direct the activities of a team that provides business operations support across key areas of OCI Business Operations and Strategic Programs.
Partner with senior leadership across Oracle to drive strategic planning, execution alignment, and operational excellence across a broad portfolio of initiatives.
Lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning business operations, product, engineering, and corporate partner teams, ensuring successful execution against organizational priorities.
Provide strategic direction on initiative prioritization, integration, and resource application in support of business objectives and evolving organizational needs.
Establish and scale operating cadences, governance models, KPI frameworks, and executive review mechanisms that improve visibility, accountability, and decision-making.
Bring expertise, or identify subject matter experts, to support multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership, and compliance with established procedures.
Drive continuous improvement across operational processes, business rhythms, and systems to improve scalability, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
Ensure policies, procedures, and execution models align with Oracle’s corporate vision and the strategic priorities of OCI Business Operations and Programs.
Build strong partnerships across business, product, engineering, finance, and support functions to act as a force multiplier for cross-organizational execution.
Anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, manage trade-offs, and drive resolution of critical operational and program issues.
Select, develop, and evaluate talent to ensure efficient operation of the function while building a strong, high-performing leadership bench.
Mentor leaders and teams, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in business operations, program management, strategy, or related leadership roles in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Experience with cloud technologies, infrastructure, enterprise software, or engineering-led environments is required.
Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business impact in matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated success managing and developing high-performing teams, including experience leading through other managers or senior individual contributors.
Strong business acumen with experience in operational planning, prioritization, governance, and organizational execution.
Experience supporting senior or executive leadership with strategic planning, business reviews, and operational decision-making.
Expertise in process improvement, operational scaling, and data-driven management practices.
Experience with financial operations, including planning, forecasting, resource alignment, and business performance management.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and translate complex challenges into clear execution plans.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.
External Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and direct the activities of a team that provides business operations support across key areas of OCI Business Operations and Strategic Programs.
Partner with senior leadership across Oracle to drive strategic planning, execution alignment, and operational excellence across a broad portfolio of initiatives.
Lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning business operations, product, engineering, and corporate partner teams, ensuring successful execution against organizational priorities.
Provide strategic direction on initiative prioritization, integration, and resource application in support of business objectives and evolving organizational needs.
Establish and scale operating cadences, governance models, KPI frameworks, and executive review mechanisms that improve visibility, accountability, and decision-making.
Bring expertise, or identify subject matter experts, to support multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership, and compliance with established procedures.
Drive continuous improvement across operational processes, business rhythms, and systems to improve scalability, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
Ensure policies, procedures, and execution models align with Oracle’s corporate vision and the strategic priorities of OCI Business Operations and Programs.
Build strong partnerships across business, product, engineering, finance, and support functions to act as a force multiplier for cross-organizational execution.
Anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, manage trade-offs, and drive resolution of critical operational and program issues.
Select, develop, and evaluate talent to ensure efficient operation of the function while building a strong, high-performing leadership bench.
Mentor leaders and teams, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in business operations, program management, strategy, or related leadership roles in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Experience with cloud technologies, infrastructure, enterprise software, or engineering-led environments is required.
Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business impact in matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated success managing and developing high-performing teams, including experience leading through other managers or senior individual contributors.
Strong business acumen with experience in operational planning, prioritization, governance, and organizational execution.
Experience supporting senior or executive leadership with strategic planning, business reviews, and operational decision-making.
Expertise in process improvement, operational scaling, and data-driven management practices.
Experience with financial operations, including planning, forecasting, resource alignment, and business performance management.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and translate complex challenges into clear execution plans.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.
