Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oracle is seeking a Process Development & Optimization Engineer to enhance GigaScale data center delivery with speed and consistency. The role involves building and improving processes for effective project execution and performance management across various teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy standardized delivery playbooks (standard work, stage gates, checklists, templates) for GigaScale site delivery
- Define clear “definition of ready / definition of done” criteria for critical milestones (design readiness, construction readiness, commissioning readiness, operational handover)
- Establish governance for change control, lessons learned, and continuous improvement adoption across sites
- Lead Lean/Six Sigma-style initiatives to reduce cycle time, rework, and variation across construction and commissioning workflows
- Facilitate value stream mapping, root-cause analysis (RCA), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring schedule and quality issues
- Identify bottlenecks across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations; drive cross-functional resolution
- Define and maintain KPI/OKR frameworks for delivery performance (e.g., milestone predictability, first-pass yield, rework rate, RFI/CO trends, punch-list aging, commissioning cycle time)
- Build dashboards and operating reviews that surface leading indicators and enable proactive intervention
- Create scalable reporting packages for site leadership and regional/portfolio executives
- Partner closely with site delivery teams to observe work, validate process changes in the field, and ensure sustained adoption
- Train and coach teams (internal and vendor/GC partners) on new processes, quality gates, and best practices
- Drive alignment across stakeholders: design/engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, operations, EHS, and finance/controls
- Standardize expectations and interfaces with GCs, trade partners, OEMs, and commissioning agents
- Improve contractor performance through clear acceptance criteria, QA/QC checkpoints, and consistent turnover requirements
- Embed risk management into delivery processes (risk registers, escalation paths, contingency triggers)
- Ensure processes support required safety, security, and compliance practices expected in global data center environments
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years experience in process development, operational excellence, program delivery, manufacturing/industrial engineering, or large-scale construction/commissioning environments
- Demonstrated ability to build standard work, implement stage-gate governance, and drive measurable cycle-time/quality improvements
- Strong analytical skills (metrics definition, data interpretation, performance reviews) and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience with hyperscale / large data center delivery, commissioning/turnover, or mission-critical facilities
- Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt) or equivalent continuous improvement training
- Familiarity with project controls concepts (schedule performance, change management, risk management)
- Strong tooling skills (e.g., Excel/Sheets, SQL basics, Power BI/Tableau, Smartsheet/Jira/Confluence or similar workflow systems)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
- Short term disability and long term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
- 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.
- 11 paid holidays
- 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.
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
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