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Senior Manager, Data Center & Networking Procurement Contracts

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TNFull-time$115–235K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed 1 day ago

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

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The Senior Manager leads a global team of six contracts professionals supporting Oracle’s data center infrastructure buildout and operations. The role sets team priorities, develops team capability, and oversees negotiations for data center leases, colocation, networking, energy, utility, and low-voltage agreements. It works across Procurement, Legal, OCI, Finance, and business teams to resolve complex issues, improve contracting practices, and support strategic infrastructure transactions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contract NegotiationTeam LeadershipProcurementData CentersReal EstateTelecommunicationsRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommercial Contract NegotiationData Center ContractsReal Estate ContractsTelecom ContractsNetworking ContractsEnergy ContractsInfrastructure ProcurementNNN LeasesColocation AgreementsService AgreementsSupplier ContractsRisk AllocationLiabilityIndemnitiesService LevelsPricingOperational RequirementsPeople LeadershipGlobal NegotiationsBusiness JudgmentExecutive CommunicationPriority ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationGlobal ContractingRegional Regulations

Qualifications

6+ Years Team LeadershipJuris DoctorUp to 10% Travel

Benefits

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

Full job description

Location: Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA & Austin, TX The Senior Manager, Data Center/Networking Procurement Contracts leads a global team of six contracts professionals supporting Oracle’s rapidly expanding data center infrastructure buildout and ongoing operations worldwide. This leader will set team priorities, drive negotiation of data center leases and colocation, networking, and energy agreements in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-visibility environment. Responsible for overseeing activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components, and equipment. Manages a professional staff. #LI-KNC2 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. Lead Oracle’s global Data Center/Networking Procurement Contracts team, supporting the rapid buildout and operations of critical infrastructure worldwide. Drive negotiation of data center leases and colocation, networking, and energy agreements in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-visibility environment. Location: Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA & Austin, TX 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. As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment. The Senior Manager, Data Center/Networking Procurement Contracts Team leads a global team of six contracts professionals responsible for supporting Oracle’s rapidly expanding data center infrastructure buildout and ongoing operations. This leader will set priorities, develop team capability, and ensure timely, commercially sound contract support for complex, high-value infrastructure transactions across multiple geographies. The role is responsible for leading and overseeing negotiation of a broad portfolio of agreements, including data center (NNN) leases and colocation agreements, networking agreements, energy and utility agreements, and low-voltage contracts. Working closely with Procurement, Legal, OCI, Finance, and business leaders, the Senior Manager will help structure agreements that balance speed, risk, cost, operational requirements, and Oracle’s long-term strategic objectives. Success in this role requires strong people leadership, commercial judgment, and deep contract-negotiation experience. The Senior Manager will guide the team through sophisticated negotiations, resolve escalated commercial and contractual issues, establish consistent contracting practices, and drive process improvements that enable the organization to move quickly while maintaining appropriate governance and risk management. This is a highly visible role in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will regularly engage with senior leadership and key internal stakeholders to provide clear recommendations, communicate negotiation strategy and risk, and help deliver the critical infrastructure needed to support Oracle’s global data center growth. Key Skills & Qualifications:

  • 6 – 10 years’ experience leading high performing teams

  • JD required

  • Deep commercial-contract negotiation experience, ideally in data center, real estate, telecom/networking, energy, or infrastructure procurement

  • Expertise with NNN leases, colocation agreements, service agreements, and complex supplier contracts

  • Strong understanding of risk allocation, liability, indemnities, service levels, pricing, and operational requirements

  • Proven people leadership, including managing and developing a global contracts team

  • Ability to lead high-value, time-sensitive negotiations across multiple jurisdictions

  • Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal, commercial, financial, and operational priorities

  • Executive communication and stakeholder-management skills, with confidence working with senior leadership

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage competing priorities

  • Cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, and external suppliers

  • Familiarity with global contracting practices and regional regulatory considerations

  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 10% as business needs require

Location: Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA & Austin, TX #LI-KNC2

How this job compares

Set against the 1,186 open Contract Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–235K/yr
  • US median$95–177K/yr856 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $175K, is 17% above the US median midpoint ($150K) — in the middle half of Contract Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 25 open Contract Management jobs in Tennessee and 1,186 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Contract Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,042 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 10 of the 1,186 open Contract Management jobs (under 1%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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