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Lead Principal Program Manager - Community Partnerships and Engagement

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Nashville, TNFull-time$115–235K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$115–235K/yr
Location
Nashville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Lead Principal Community Partnerships and Engagement Program Manager advances Oracle’s presence and long-term success in Nashville. The role builds relationships across civic, business, education, workforce, nonprofit, and government stakeholders; develops partnerships; and positions Oracle’s Nashville headquarters as a community partner. It also supports Oracle’s AI and data center growth by strengthening local relationships and credibility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civic EngagementPartner DevelopmentPublic RelationsStrategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationsEconomic DevelopmentExternal AffairsCommunity EngagementPublic PolicyStrategic PartnershipsRelationship BuildingInitiative CreationExecutive PresenceJudgmentCommunicationInfluence Without AuthorityCross-Functional Program LeadershipNashville Community Landscape

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Communications or Related10+ Years External Affairs or RelatedSenior-Level Relationship BuildingBusiness and Community Initiatives

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

The Lead Principal Community Partnerships and Engagement Program Manager advances Oracle’s presence and long-term success in Nashville. This leader builds trusted relationships with civic, business, education, workforce, nonprofit, and government stakeholders; develops high-impact partnerships; and positions Oracle’s Nashville HQ as a committed, valued community partner. The role also supports Oracle’s broader AI and Data Center growth by strengthening the local relationships and credibility essential to the company’s success. Only 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 [email protected] or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. Oversees the implementation and maintenance of functional business programs. 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: $114,600 to $234,600 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 - IC5

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategy: Develop and lead Oracle’s community partnership and engagement strategy for Nashville, aligned with business priorities and community needs.

  • Relationships: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across government, business, education, workforce development, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector.

  • Partnerships: Translate shared priorities into strategic partnerships, scalable programs, and measurable outcomes.

  • Representation: Represent Oracle in Nashville community and advise company leaders on stakeholder priorities, opportunities, and risks.

  • Alignment: Coordinate internal teams around shared community priorities and effective execution.

  • Impact: Establish success measures, evaluate progress, and communicate the impact of Oracle’s community presence and partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Affairs, Community Relations, Business or equivalent experience preferred.

  • 10+ years in external affairs, community engagement, public policy, economic development, or strategic partnerships.

  • Proven record building trusted, senior-level relationships across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

  • Experience creating initiatives that advance both business objectives and community priorities.

  • Strong executive presence, judgment, and communication skills.

  • Ability to influence without authority and lead complex cross-functional programs from strategy through delivery.

  • Familiarity with Nashville’s civic, business, and community landscape strongly preferred.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,749 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–235K/yr
  • Tennessee median$104–178K/yr171 salary ranges
  • US median$127–201K/yr7,766 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $175K, is 19% above the Tennessee median midpoint ($147K) — in the middle half of Program Management salary ranges in Tennessee.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 203 open Program Management jobs in Tennessee and 10,749 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (9,226 postings).
Education
4,238 of the 10,749 open Program Management jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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