Senior Principal Technical Program Manager – Supply Chain Operations
Nashville, IN - USA
Job Summary
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Technical Program Manager to lead complex customer engagements within our global Supply Chain Operations organization. This strategic role sits at the intersection of customer requirements manufacturing operations engineering and business execution.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in high-tech manufacturing and supply chain operations combined with exceptional program management and stakeholder leadership skills. This individual will serve as the primary orchestrator for new customer engagements that require customized manufacturing fulfillment compliance or operational support. Success in this role requires the ability to translate customer and business requirements into executable supply chain strategies while aligning cross-functional technical teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Customer Engagement Leadership
- Serve as the primary Supply Chain Operations lead for new customer engagements with unique technical manufacturing or operational requirements.
- Partner with Business Development Product Management Engineering and Operations teams to assess customer needs and define engagement strategies.
- Evaluate customer requirements and determine operational readiness manufacturing capabilities and supply chain implications.
- Lead customer-facing discussions related to manufacturing fulfillment logistics compliance quality and operational scalability.
Technical Program Management
- Drive end-to-end program execution from engagement qualification through operational launch and ongoing support.
- Develop comprehensive program plans milestones risk assessments and execution strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional technical teams to ensure alignment on deliverables timelines and customer commitments.
- Establish governance structures communication plans and executive-level reporting mechanisms.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Strategy
- Assess where products will be manufactured and determine the most effective supply chain strategy to support customer requirements.
- Evaluate manufacturing site capabilities capacity tooling test requirements quality systems and fulfillment models.
- Partner with factory operations manufacturing engineering procurement logistics quality and planning teams to develop scalable solutions.
- Identify gaps in operational readiness and drive mitigation plans.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Organize and lead virtual teams across engineering manufacturing planning sourcing logistics quality and business operations.
- Facilitate decision-making among technical and business stakeholders while balancing customer commitments operational constraints and business objectives.
- Influence senior leadership and drive alignment across organizations with competing priorities.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
- Identify program risks supply chain constraints and operational challenges early in the engagement lifecycle.
- Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure successful customer onboarding and product delivery.
- Drive process improvements that enhance the organizations ability to support future customer engagements efficiently and predictably.
- Capture lessons learned and institutionalize best practices across the supply chain organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Operations Business or a related technical discipline.
- 12 years of experience in Technical Program Management Supply Chain Operations Manufacturing Operations or related leadership roles.
- Deep understanding of high-tech manufacturing environments including product introduction contract manufacturing factory operations quality systems and supply chain execution.
- Proven experience leading large-scale cross-functional programs involving multiple technical and business stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of global supply chain processes manufacturing networks procurement logistics planning and fulfillment.
- Demonstrated ability to bridge technical teams and business organizations to achieve strategic objectives.
- Experience managing customer-facing programs and complex operational engagements.
- Excellent executive communication presentation negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MBA MS Engineering Supply Chain or related field).
- Experience supporting enterprise or hyperscale customers with customized product or operational requirements.
- Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) product lifecycle management and manufacturing transfer processes.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and global manufacturing networks.
- Familiarity with ERP PLM and supply chain planning systems.
- PMP PgMP or equivalent program management certification.
Qualifications
Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements such as immunization/occupational health mandates and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $126200 to $264100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus equity and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge skills experience market conditions and locations as well as reflect Oracles differing products industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical dental and vision insurance including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC5
Required Experience:
Staff IC
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