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Senior Principal Energy Program ManagerOracle is seeking a US-based Senior Principal Energy Program Manager, reporting to the Vice President of Energy and Power Procurement. As an energy procurement leader, you will have day-to-day responsibility for shaping and driving Oracle's approach to energy procurement, as well as supporting broader team efforts around energy innovation, hedging strategies, renewable energy and sustainability. Sustainable and scalable energy procurement is growing in focus across our business and this role will provide critical expertise and execution across Oracle Cloud data centers. At Oracle, we are committed to maintaining 100% carbon-free electricity for our offices and public cloud offerings. Additionally, we are setting a new goal to achieve 100% carbon-free electricity for Oracle Custom AI Data Centers by 2035, including our large, custom AI clusters built for a single customer.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesSource and negotiate strategic power agreements with utility providers and independent power providers, ensuring the best possible outcome for Oracle.Responsible for day-to-day management of Oracle Cloud's data center energy strategy across specific markets – with near term priority in U.S. deregulated markets but possible oversight in North and South America and EMEA.Create and manage requirements around energy sourcing including leveraging expertise of regulated and deregulated power markets, financial modeling and analysis, managing RFPs, contract negotiations, development and execution of forward purchasing strategies, collection and preparation of high-quality data.Work closely with retail energy providers, energy suppliers, and internal stakeholders to monitor real-time market conditions that will information short-term and long-term transaction decisions.Engage with energy and sustainability consultant(s) to evolve strategy and reporting.Monitor energy markets and specific utilities, IPPs, and electric grids for opportunities and risks and recommend strategies for Oracle to stay ahead of these challenges.Cross-functionally develop and manage relationships across Oracle including with capacity planning, data center infrastructure build, site selection, supply chain management, data center engineering, data center operations, and corporate sustainability and procurement teams.Coordinate with onsite generation and other solution providers and teams to ensure seamless power delivery across a range of technologies – utility grids, behind the meter solutions, gas plants, renewables etc.Partner with finance on developing annual energy budgets based on knowledge of current and future footprint and changing energy prices.Support team delivering power to new DC sites, focus on Oracle's largest, primarily in US, including:Developing comprehensive understanding of electricity supply equipment required to energize a given siteDeveloping comprehensive understanding of available utility tariffsContract negotiations for energy supplyFinancial modellingManaging RFPsSupplier onboarding into Oracle's systemsMonitor markets conditions to inform team and site negotiationsSupport consultant/contractor RFPs for various servicesUtilities and rates and tariff structureQualificationsQualificationsDesire to work in the fast-paced environment of AI/GPU computing and hyperscale data center design, construction, and operations.10-15 years professional experience; 6-10 years managing corporate (C&I) power procurement or utility/IPP power origination, within a large matrix environment.Bachelor's degree in engineering, STEM or business with technical expertise on energy and data center topics.Understanding of regulated and deregulated energy markets, power hedging, energy supply agreements and power purchase agreements.Experience with mark-to-market accounting and managing market exposure.Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and making carbon reduction and renewable energy claims: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Science-based Targets, CDP, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, etc.Experience developing annual energy budgets and working with finance teams to project the cost of power.Advanced Excel expertise building financial models and analyzing energy rates, riders, fees etc.Articulate, executive presence, comfort with negotiations and supplier engagement.Willingness to support global time zones.Willingness to travel as required including internationally.Additional Preferred Qualifications1-3+ years' experience with utility interconnection processes and familiarity with transmission planningAs Oracle also has a renewable energy goal, 1-3+ years executing renewable energy strategies including familiarity with green tariffs, wheeling arrangements, behind the meter deals, and VPPAs.Data center or mission critical expertise developing and executing energy strategies cross-functionally.Experience developing comprehensive understanding of gas transportation and gas molecule supply options, pros/cons, costs, risksExperience developing a comprehensive understanding of available onsite technologies and integration options/ability with DC site requirementsAbout UsOnly Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing or by calling in the United States.Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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