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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Principal Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Distributed Systems, Firmware, Hardware Design, Network Control, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eeho.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/341432 ## About the Role * BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. * 10+ years of Technical Program Management or equivalent technical leadership experience. * Demonstrated success delivering complex cloud, infrastructure, robotics, AI, or data center programs. * Experience leading cross-organizational technical initiatives independently. * Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, robotics, and hardware/software co-development. * Experience partnering with scientists and engineers to productize probabilistic or nondeterministic systems. * Proven ability to communicate program status, risks, and tradeoffs to VP and SVP leadership. * Strong customer, analytical, written, and executive-presentation skills. ## Description We are seeking a senior technical program management leader with deep expertise in robotics, cloud infrastructure, and AI who is passionate about driving Oracle's next wave of enterprise robotics execution. Join us at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as we seek a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager for Robotics to lead execution of the robotics platform, control plane, and data center robotics programs that enable autonomous systems to operate reliably across OCI and enterprise workflows. This is a senior individual-contributor role for a technically deep TPM who can operate from executive strategy to execution detail. You will own business-critical programs spanning robotics platform infrastructure, fleet operations, simulation, hardware integration, and AI feedback loops in support of multiple domain and use cases for Physical AI & Robotics. You will work closely with Applied Science, Engineering, Hardware, Operations, Security, customers, and executive leadership to translate strategy into executable programs and measurable business value., What You'll Do * Define and drive multi-year program roadmaps, investment priorities, milestones, and dependencies for robotics and OCI robotics initiatives. * Lead cross-organizational execution across the Robotics Control Plane, AI platform, hardware, data center robotics, and workflow integration programs. * Build strong partnerships with engineering, science, operations, and vendors to resolve issues and keep programs on track. * Establish governance, KPI, and reporting rhythms for executive stakeholders. * Drive launch readiness, operational readiness, risk mitigation, and production rollout for robotics capabilities. * Coordinate simulation, lab validation, and field deployment plans across OCI data center use cases. * Manage program-level issues, tradeoffs, and escalation paths across software, hardware, safety, security, and compliance. * Partner with Applied Science and Engineering to define requirements, evaluation metrics, and production-readiness criteria for robotics systems. * Enable vendor and partner integration for robotic hardware, firmware lifecycle, and fleet maintenance. * Influence across teams without formal authority and mentor other TPMs., Manages and provides direction on timelines, deliverables, and budgets when applicable for critical high-impact projects or initiatives that impact the line of business, ensuring timely completion and adherence to requirements. Anticipates and plans for shifts in resources or timelines based on changing business priorities, ensuring optimal outcomes. Collaboration & Partnership: - Influences cross-functional leaders and external stakeholders to gain alignment on strategic objectives. Fosters partnerships with key business leaders, stakeholders, and/or customers, identifying opportunities for expanding partnerships and promoting long-term organizational success. Champions transparency and inclusivity by actively seeking, listening to, and incorporating diverse perspectives. Problem Solving: - Leads specialized, advanced problem-solving efforts, serving as an escalation point for complex issues. Guides others to leverage innovative data-driven techniques to address ambiguous or novel issues, identify root causes, and drives the implementation of solutions that prevent future issues. Continuous Learning: - Leverages deep industry knowledge and expertise to serve as a thought leader within the organization. Contributes to the advancement of the field or industry through thought leadership (e.g., conference presentations, white papers, research contributions). Maintains and evolves expertise in relevant areas by proactively monitoring emerging trends, technologies, and industry standards, ensuring the organization remains current with best practices. Champions continuous learning and knowledge sharing, promoting professional development across teams. Applies new knowledge to drive advancement and mentors others to do the same. Continuous Improvement: - Develops innovative solutions and drives the implementation of ideas that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, protocols, and workflows across the organization. Evaluates effectiveness of updated approaches and methods for continued improvement to enhance efficiencies and ensure changes align with organizational goals. Designs and develops metrics to measure success of improvement initiatives. Performance and Development: - Serves as a subject matter expert regarding talent needs and organizational talent strategy. Imparts leadership and expert knowledge throughout the talent development pipeline including candidate interviews, candidate assessment, and hiring decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational talent strategy. Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. 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