Program Manager, Data Center Inventory Control

We are seeking an IC3 Technical Program Manager to support inventory control activities for data center build projects within an assigned site, country, or regional area. This role will focus on build material deployment, inventory accuracy, logistics coordination, and third-party logistics (3PL) support, ensuring local data center programs maintain operational readiness and audit compliance., * Inventory Tracking & Deployment: Support execution of material deployment activities across assigned site, country, or regional builds, ensuring inventory accuracy, timely material movement, and governance against DCICM standards.

• 3PL / Vendor Coordination: Work with third-party logistics providers to support Oracle’s chain of custody requirements, service level expectations, and quality standards. Escalate vendor performance concerns where appropriate.
• Build Support: Partner with construction, engineering, logistics, operations, and regional inventory teams to align material flow and inventory readiness with local build schedules.
• System Accuracy & Compliance: Ensure inventory transactions, movements, reconciliations, and deployments are captured accurately within Oracle systems; maintain records to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify material, inventory, or logistics risks that may impact site or country-level build timelines. Support mitigation plans and escalate issues to regional or global DCICM leadership when needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as an inventory control point of contact for assigned site or country-level activities, providing updates to regional DCICM leadership, project teams, and vendor partners.
• Process Support & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and standardization efforts within the region. Support adoption of global DCICM processes at the local level.
• Governance Support: Apply global inventory policies and regional operating procedures while ensuring compliance with security, safety, audit, and operational standards.

This position carries a strong level of responsibility and requires the ability to manage day-to-day execution while escalating risks, blockers, and process gaps where needed. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to coordinate material lifecycle activities, support accurate inventory execution, and partner effectively with internal teams, vendors, and regional stakeholders, * Program / Project Coordination: Experience supporting cross-functional projects or programs with measurable outcomes in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Inventory Management Knowledge: Good understanding of material flow, inventory accuracy, reconciliation, stock control, and audit requirements.
• 3PL / Vendor Support: Experience working with logistics providers, warehouse teams, or vendors to support SLA adherence, inventory movement, and operational execution.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to review inventory data, identify discrepancies or trends, and support corrective actions.
• Risk & Issue Awareness: Able to identify risks early, communicate blockers clearly, and support mitigation activities to maintain project alignment.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with regional peers, site teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Technical Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP, WMS, inventory management, or ticketing tools. Oracle Fusion or similar system experience is a plus.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic build environment with shifting priorities, tight timelines, and coordination across multiple local or regional stakeholders.
• Experience: Typically 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, or a related operational function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center, infrastructure, construction, logistics, warehouse, or large-scale operations environments.
• Knowledge of material governance, chain of custody, inventory reconciliation, and audit compliance practices.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to influence and coordinate across teams without direct authority.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, operations, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Certification in inventory, supply chain, or project management, such as APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or PMP, is preferred but not required.

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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) continues to expand its data center footprint, delivering large and complex builds across multiple regions. The Data Center Inventory Control Management (DCICM) team ensures that inventory is tracked, deployed, and governed with strong standards of accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.