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Oracle Principal Program Manager in Olympia, Washington
Job Description
Job Description
OCI Security Operations – Principal Program Manager – Strategic Programs & Business Operations
We are aggressively investing in the Oracle Cloud to provide the broadest, most secure cloud in the industry. Only Oracle offers a complete suite of integrated services that include applications as a service, platform as a service, and infrastructure as a service – eliminating the data and business process fragmentation that come with cloud silos. This is your chance to be part of the exciting Cloud Security team that is responsible for securing Oracle’s cloud and keeping customer workloads safe.
Our customers run their businesses on our cloud, and Oracle’s mission is to provide them with best-in-class compute, storage, networking, database, security, and an ever-expanding set of foundational cloud-based security services. We are rapidly expanding the size and scale of our business and are looking for highly talented individuals to join our team.
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Overview:
As a key member of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) Security Operations Organization, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the cloud and broader enterprise from adversaries and insider threats. As our team continues to grow and expand into ambitious new initiatives, we seek a Principal Program Manager to drive strategic business operations and optimize how we manage our organization.
In this highly visible role within the Office of the Chief of Staff for OCI Security Operations, you will lead and coordinate cross-organizational Rhythm of Business (RoB) workstreams, including tracking strategic OKRs, managing budgets and procurement, workforce planning, and driving strategic growth initiatives. You will partner closely with Security Operations leadership and collaborate across OCI and broader Oracle business operations and leadership teams to drive operational excellence.
Success in this role requires a results-driven, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and the ability to influence and engage with senior security and technology leaders and their operations teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in business operations within a technology-driven environment, exceptional program management skills, and a proven ability to execute high-impact initiatives at scale. Strong executive communication, stakeholder engagement, attention to detail, and business analytics capabilities are essential to thrive in this role.
This is a high-impact, strategic position that offers the opportunity to shape the future of OCI and make a lasting impact across the cloud security ecosystem.
Career Level - IC4
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Management : Lead and oversee multiple complex, global cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, and execution within defined timelines.
Metrics & Performance Tracking : Develop and implement value-based metrics to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity programs, continuously refining KPIs to drive business impact.
Process Design & Optimization : Architect, implement, and enhance security-related business processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
Business Operations Execution : Drive critical business operations activities, including workforce planning, efficiency tracking, capacity management, and executive reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
Data-Driven Decision Making : Analyze and interpret complex datasets using Excel, Power BI, Python, or other analytics tools to identify trends, generate insights, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Global Stakeholder Collaboration : Establish strong relationships with cross-functional partners and senior leadership to align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives.
Cross-Functional Communication : Facilitate clear, concise communication across teams, ensuring alignment on key priorities and enabling effective decision-making at all levels.
Executive Reporting & Presentations : Develop high-impact reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior leadership, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and strategic insight.
Strategic Planning & Execution : Define project requirements, establish roadmaps, and manage execution for complex cybersecurity programs, balancing long-term strategy with immediate business needs.
Issue & Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and blockers, ensuring continued progress toward cybersecurity and operational goals.
Continuous Improvement & Agility : Maintain a bias for action, iterating and refining processes to enhance efficiency, reduce operational bottlenecks, and support evolving business needs.
Business Documentation & Knowledge Management : Create and maintain structured documentation, templates, and operational artifacts to support collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Security Program Oversight : Oversee multiple security initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives and compliance requirements.
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking : Leverage data-driven methodologies to solve complex business and technical challenges, optimizing cybersecurity operations for effectiveness and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Program & Process Management
7–10 years of experience in technical and/or business program management, preferably in cybersecurity, compliance, or cloud services.
Experience with Agile frameworks, including managing key processes such as stand-ups and scrums.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent industry certification preferred.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced, dynamic environments with adaptability and resilience.
Experience in collaborative, event-driven operations, working effectively within cross-functional teams.
Leadership & Communication
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong executive presence, capable of engaging and influencing senior leadership.
Active listening and critical thinking skills, enabling rapid assessment of situations to determine criticality and scope.
Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in program execution.
Financial & Procurement Oversight
Experience in budget management, financial reporting, and data analysis, ensuring operational efficiency and cost control.
Hands-on experience working with procurement teams, including managing contracts, optimizing spending, and improving procurement processes.
Understanding of financial reports and key business metrics to drive informed decision-making.
Cybersecurity & Technical Expertise
Direct experience in cybersecurity or compliance within a technology or cloud service provider.
Strong understanding of the interrelationship background and purpose key security functions across an end-to-end cybersecurity organization.
Ability to translate technical concepts into business insights, ensuring effective communication with non-technical stakeholders.
Data Analytics & Automation
- Experience with scripting or coding languages for data analytics, such as SQL (data querying), DAX (Power BI), Python, or R, to enhance reporting, automate processes, and perform custom analyses.
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:
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
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
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