Senior Director – BMS/EMPS Controls Design & Strategy

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is building the world’s next generation of gigawatt-scale cloud and AI infrastructure. As OCI rapidly expands its global data center footprint, we are seeking a Senior Director of BMS/EMPS Controls Design & Strategy to lead the vision, architecture, standards, and software strategy for mission-critical controls systems across OCI’s global fleet.
This executive leadership role will define the future of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical/Mechanical Plant Management Systems (EMPS) for OCI’s hyperscale and GW-scale data center platforms. You will drive global standardization, software architecture, controls integration, operational intelligence, and automation strategies that enable world-class reliability, scalability, efficiency, and speed of deployment.
You will lead cross-functional engineering teams and partner closely with mechanical, electrical, network, software, operations, commissioning, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations to establish a unified controls ecosystem supporting OCI’s next generation infrastructure.
This is a highly visible role with broad influence across OCI engineering strategy, technology roadmaps, vendor ecosystems, and long-term infrastructure innovation.
What You’ll Do Strategy & Technical Leadership
Define and lead the global strategy for BMS and EMPS controls architecture across OCI’s GW-scale data center portfolio
Establish long-term controls and automation roadmaps supporting hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure growth
Develop standardized controls philosophies, architectures, software frameworks, and operational models for global deployments
Drive the evolution of intelligent, software-driven infrastructure management platforms focused on resiliency, automation, telemetry, and operational efficiency
Lead technical direction for advanced controls integration across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and critical infrastructure systems
Standards & Global Design Governance
Establish global engineering standards, design guidelines, software requirements, and integration protocols for BMS/EMPS systems
Drive consistency and scalability across regions, vendors, and deployment models while balancing local regulatory requirements
Define controls cybersecurity, data integrity, alarming, telemetry, and redundancy standards for mission-critical operations
Create governance models for controls software lifecycle management, versioning, validation, and deployment practices
Software & Controls Platform Development
Lead the development and integration strategy for next-generation controls software platforms, automation systems, and analytics capabilities
Drive adoption of intelligent monitoring, predictive analytics, automated optimization, and AI-driven operational controls
Partner with software engineering teams to define data architectures, APIs, visualization platforms, and enterprise integration strategies
Establish scalable approaches for fleet-wide controls management, remote operations, and digital infrastructure visibility
Vendor & Product Strategy
Lead evaluation, qualification, and strategic selection of global controls vendors, hardware platforms, and software technologies
Influence supplier roadmaps and partner with manufacturers to drive innovation aligned with OCI’s long-term infrastructure strategy
Develop vendor qualification standards, interoperability requirements, and performance benchmarks
Build strategic partnerships that accelerate deployment speed, operational reliability, and technology advancement
Organizational Leadership
Build and lead high-performing global engineering teams focused on controls design, software integration, and operational innovation
Drive collaboration across design engineering, operations, commissioning, manufacturing, construction, and software organizations
Establish scalable engineering processes that support rapid global infrastructure growth
Mentor and develop technical leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence
What We’re Looking For
Deep expertise in BMS, EMPS, SCADA, PLC, or mission-critical controls systems within hyperscale data centers, industrial infrastructure, or large-scale critical facilities
Proven experience developing global engineering standards and controls architectures for large-scale infrastructure deployments
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical plant operations, thermal systems, power infrastructure, and mission-critical reliability requirements
Experience leading controls software strategy, automation platforms, telemetry systems, and operational analytics initiatives
Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional engineering programs and large technical organizations
Strong vendor management and product evaluation experience across controls hardware and software ecosystems
Exceptional strategic thinking, technical leadership, communication, and organizational influence skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, highly technical environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting hyperscale or GW-scale data center infrastructure
Familiarity with AI/HPC infrastructure operational requirements and high-density cooling environments
Experience with digital twins, advanced analytics, machine learning, or autonomous infrastructure operations
Knowledge of global regulatory and compliance standards related to controls systems and critical infrastructure
Background in cloud infrastructure, industrial automation, or large-scale critical facilities engineering
Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $141,200 to $338,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
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.Career Level - M5
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