Director, Project Delivery & Management - Americas
Eeho Cx_45001 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States
As the Director of Project Delivery & Management for the Americas, you will lead the strategic planning, design, and construction delivery of capital projects across the region. This role provides regional leadership for a portfolio of projects and guides cross-functional teams to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective outcomes aligned with Oracle's business priorities.
The ideal candidate brings substantial experience leading a diverse portfolio of capital projects, from small-scale improvements to large, complex developments across the Americas. This individual builds productive relationships with local authorities and internal and external stakeholders, and has a demonstrated record of delivering complex projects with strong regulatory compliance, budget discipline, schedule control, and alignment to regional and enterprise objectives.
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Specific Responsibilities:
- Lead the full project lifecycle for Americas projects, from planning, design, and construction through commissioning, closeout, and handover to operations.
- Develop and execute the Americas project delivery strategy and annual operating plans in alignment with regional business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
- Develop and manage multi-year regional capital plans and budgets to keep projects within approved financial constraints and deliver expected value.
- Establish project management metrics and reporting to assess portfolio health, including budget, schedule, scope, risks, and critical success factors; drive early resolution of emerging issues.
- Provide executive-level reporting on Americas project budgets, schedules, risks, decisions, and mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate internal teams, external consultants, and contractors across the Americas to maintain project momentum and prevent avoidable delays.
- Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence through effective delivery processes, Lean practices, collaboration, and shared accountability across project teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regional stakeholders; ensure frequent, two-way communications and serve as the Americas escalation point for Project Delivery & Management.
- Partner with global and regional stakeholders to apply consistent project delivery standards while adapting execution to local business, regulatory, and market requirements.
- Lead architects, engineers, and consultants in producing high-quality, cost-effective design and construction documentation aligned to project goals.
- Work closely with the Real Estate & Facilities Integrated Facilities Management (RE&F IFM) provider to achieve Americas project delivery objectives.
- Lead value engineering initiatives that optimize design solutions while protecting functionality, sustainability, and long-term asset value.
- Ensure Americas projects meet applicable regulatory, zoning, permitting, and municipal requirements, reducing approval and delivery risk.
- Establish construction oversight protocols that ensure adherence to approved design, quality, budgets, safety requirements, and schedules.
- Direct development of detailed project schedules and milestones, ensuring timely execution and proactive mitigation of potential delays.
- Conduct regular site visits and progress reviews to monitor quality, workmanship, and compliance with project specifications.
- Resolve construction conflicts and unforeseen site conditions with contractors and consultants to sustain project efficiency.
- Implement and oversee portfolio risk management and contingency planning for Americas projects.
- Oversee cost estimating, bidding, and procurement processes to secure competitive pricing and alignment with market conditions across the region.
- Monitor project financial performance and approve payment applications, change orders, and contract modifications within delegated authority.
- Lead cost-savings initiatives while maintaining project quality, safety, sustainability, and long-term operational efficiency.
- Partner with local, state, provincial, and national authorities to secure entitlements, incentives, zoning, permits, and other regulatory approvals, as applicable.
- Represent Oracle in public-private partnerships and incentive discussions, ensuring project objectives align with municipal and regional requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with city planners, economic development agencies, and regulatory bodies to support timely project approvals.
- Serve as a primary liaison between Oracle, regional government entities, contractors, and consultants to drive successful project delivery.
- Lead a collaborative, results-driven Americas project delivery culture with clear accountability and common objectives.
- Integrate sustainable design and construction practices that meet applicable environmental, energy-efficiency, and resiliency standards.
- Apply emerging construction technologies and project management methods to improve efficiency, manage costs, and strengthen project outcomes.
Skills and Experiences
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field from an accredited institution. Master's degree preferred.
- 12+ years of construction project management experience, including a strong background in ground-up development and regional portfolio delivery.
- Demonstrated success leading large, complex capital projects from concept through completion.
- Extensive construction oversight experience, with a record of meeting budget, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
- Proven track record managing architects, engineers, and consultants to develop and refine design and construction documentation.
- Experience working with municipal and regulatory authorities across the Americas, including zoning, permitting, incentives, and compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of capital planning, budgeting, financial analysis, and public-private partnership structures.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams, including consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders across multiple markets.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
- Multidisciplinary understanding of real estate, facilities, engineering, construction project management, and environmental health and safety (EH&S).
- Ability to work at an Oracle campus daily and located within thirty miles (commute distance) to Oracle’s Nashville, TN campus.
- Relocation assistance may be considered in accordance with Oracle policy and business need.
- Travel throughout the Americas as required.
Leadership Competencies
- Performance Drive & Execution – Holds self and others accountable for delivering shareholder value. Creates and instills a performance driven, results-orientation culture based on data and facts. Takes full accountability for the achievement of organizational results. Delivers audience-appropriate messages about financial performance and future expectations.
- Collaboration – Fosters collaboration between business leaders. Facilitates consensus among diverse stakeholders with opposing viewpoints on critical issues. Drives a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the organization. Instills a sense of common purpose, joint mission, and mutual responsibility to create and support business outcomes. Aligns strategic priorities of own area with the direction and priorities of the broader organization.
- Communicating for Impact – Ensures clarity around organization's strategic intent and business objectives. Champions strategic initiatives in ways that generate organization-wide understanding and support. Builds confidence and inspires support through a convincing presentation style.
- Inspirational Leadership – Establishes and models authentic leadership across internal and external boundaries. Builds internal and external reputation as a strategic business leader. Inspires and empow