Principal Network Planner

As a Principal Colocation Network Planner for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you'll play a crucial role in expanding and scaling our next-generation cloud services. You'll be part of the Global Network Planning Group, making strategic decisions that shape our network infrastructure, data center colocation strategy, and market presence. This position will have you build and maintain strong relationships with colocation providers, which is crucial for OCI's growth and operational efficiency. The below key responsibilities and qualifications highlight the strategic nature of these partnerships and the need for a proactive, collaborative approach to vendor management in the colocation space.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within this job description. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set(s) for the role.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in telecom, data center, or cloud infrastructure industries
• Extensive knowledge of Internet interconnection, submarine cables, wavelengths, and fiber
• Strong understanding of data center operations, colocation services, and industry trends
• Experience in data center site selection and evaluation processes
• Strong negotiation skills for colocation agreements, IP transit, wavelengths, and dark fiber contracts
• Familiarity with financial modeling for deal evaluation and TCO analysis
• Proficiency in Jira, Excel, PowerPoint, and Confluence
• Willingness to travel for site due diligence and industry conferences
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on creating win-win scenarios in long-term partnerships
• Ability to build and maintain professional networks within the colocation and data center industry
• Understanding of data center contract structures, including power pricing models, SLAs, and expansion options
• Familiarity with industry standards and certifications relevant to data center operations (e.g., Uptime Institute Tiers, ISO certifications)

At OCI, we combine the agility of a startup with the resources of a global enterprise. We value diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. Join our team to shape the future of cloud computing and data center strategy in a dynamic, flexible environment where your contributions truly matter.

Career Level - IC4

Qualifications:

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

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 Oracle’s 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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead colocation business development initiatives for network growth, by evaluating and selecting optimal data center partners and locations
• Negotiate colocation agreements, including power, space, and connectivity requirements and commercial deals that meet technical requirements and support growth
• Develop TCO models for deal analysis in new and existing markets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on long term colocation strategy with business objectives
• Facilitate open communication channels between OCI's technical teams and colocation providers' operations teams
• Represent OCI to senior technical leaders and executives at partner companies
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with a diverse portfolio of colocation partners and data center operators
• Negotiate favorable terms, SLAs, and pricing structures with colocation providers, ensuring alignment with OCI's growth plans
• Stay informed about industry trends, mergers and acquisitions, and new market entrants in the colocation space
• The ability to document your decisions and recommendations to internal technical leadership as well as VPs and SVPs

Salary : $97,500 - $199,500