Principal Data Center Design Manager (Nashville, TN)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Nashville, TN, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- NCARB accredited degree in architecture, Engineering, or related technical field; PE or RA license preferred.
- 7+ years of experience managing data center or mission-critical facility design.
- Expertise in building MEP systems, data center infrastructure, and high-density cooling (including air and liquid).
- Experience working with lease providers and/or colocation developers.
- Strong understanding of design phases, permitting processes, and construction workflows.
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings and specifications (MEP, architectural, structural).
- Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of relevant building codes, industry standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, Uptime), and sustainability best practices.
Nice to have
- Experience with international data center design projects.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and hyperscale requirements.
- Experience with Revit/BIM coordination workflows and document control tools (e.g., ACC, Newforma).
- LEED AP, Uptime ATD, or similar certifications are a plus.
Full description
Job Description:
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Data Center Design Management team is a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the infrastructure that powers the cloud. We are seeking a Senior Data Center Design Manager to help drive our global data center growth with innovation, precision, and a commitment to design excellence.
As a Principal Data Center Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design delivery of data center infrastructure across Oracle's global portfolio. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to lead design efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and lease providers. You will play a critical role in ensuring our facilities are reliable, scalable, efficient, and aligned with Oracle’s strategic objectives.
Job Summary:
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Data Center Design Manager to help drive the execution and technical oversight of designs across our global data center portfolio. As a senior individual contributor, you will manage the full lifecycle of design activities, from early planning and consultant engagement through design reviews and coordination, ensuring all projects meet Oracle’s standards for quality, efficiency, and scalability.
In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and colocation providers to deliver design packages that align with Oracle’s technical program requirements. You will contribute to the strategic vision of OCI’s infrastructure growth by applying your deep technical knowledge, driving design consistency, and proactively resolving design risks. This role is critical to maintaining design quality across projects and plays a key part in enabling OCI’s global expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end design process for new and retrofit data center projects.
- Coordinate with internal teams including construction, operations, network, and capacity planning to align project requirements.
- Oversee and review consultant design packages (BOD, SD, DD, IFC), ensuring alignment with Oracle design standards and programmatic goals.
- Drive technical due diligence and early design assessments for lease and greenfield opportunities.
- Act as the primary design point of contact for colocation partners, providing direction, design QA/QC, and performance feedback.
- Ensure designs support operational efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.
- Identify and resolve design risks, conflicts, and inefficiencies.
- Support development and maintenance of internal design standards and best practices.
- Lead design review meetings and workshops with cross-functional teams.