Principal Program Manager - Physical Security- Nashville, TN

Oracle is seeking a forward-thinking Principal Program Manager to drive our Physical Security initiatives. As a key member of our Security Programs team, you will be responsible for end-to-end management of security infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. You will partner with cross-functional teams—including engineering, legal, compliance, and facilities—to define, design, and execute solutions that safeguard Oracle’s physical assets globally.

• Own the planning, design, and execution of complex, multi-phase physical security programs (including design, build, and construction)..

• Develop project requirements, work plans, schedules, and resource estimates; actively track and report on progress using established tools and methodologies..

• Navigate ambiguity to define clear program objectives, scope, and deliverables, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders..

• Identify and mitigate risks, and proactively resolve issues to ensure successful project delivery..

• Prepare and present communications for executives and key stakeholders; create documentation, status reports, and briefing materials..

• Champion best practices for program management by leveraging tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project..

• Coordinate with vendors and contractors, ensuring compliance with company standards and contract terms..

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent program/project management certification preferred.

• 6+ years of program or project management experience, including experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from planning through execution.

• 5+ years of experience delivering physical security programs or projects, with demonstrated knowledge of physical security systems, technologies, and infrastructure.

• Experience managing physical security projects through design, build, construction, commissioning, and deployment phases.

• Proven ability to define program objectives, scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, dependencies, and deliverables in dynamic or ambiguous environments.

• Strong risk and issue management skills, with demonstrated ability to drive resolution across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.

• Experience managing third-party vendors, contractors, and implementation partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting program updates, risks, recommendations, and decisions to executive audiences.