Associate Director Program Management Jobs in Tennessee

Oracle's Global Sustainability Office is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as a Program Management Director of Sustainability Reporting & Engagement. This high-impact role will oversee the functions of external sustainability communications, regulatory and voluntary reporting/disclosures, and internal employee engagement programs. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership, manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, and drive Oracle's sustainability disclosures and communications in alignment with corporate growth and global regulatory trends. 

This role is for Nashville, TN.  Candidate must live or be willing to relocate to Nashville, TN for this role.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead, develop, and inspire a team responsible for the strategic direction and execution of Oracle's sustainability reporting, external disclosures and communications, employee engagement and business enablement.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant voluntary (CDP, GRI, TCFD) and regulatory (ESRS/CSRD) disclosures; ensure audit readiness and stakeholder alignment.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including customers, industry groups, regulators, and sustainability partners, representing Oracle's sustainability progress and commitments.
• Guide the development and execution of internal engagement and training programs to build understanding and adoption of sustainability best practices across all lines of business.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure consistent, credible sustainability messaging and materials for customer-facing purposes.
• Monitor and interpret emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and standards; translate insights into actionable strategies and continuous improvement plans.
• Drive organizational change management to further embed sustainability across Oracle's business functions and culture.
• Oversee adoption and optimization of enterprise sustainability platforms (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud for Sustainability) for data governance, collection, and validation.
• Ensure Oracle's sustainability initiatives are aligned with business strategy, customer needs, and industry benchmarks.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team; establish clear goals, performance metrics, and professional development pathways.
• Identify staffing needs and support recruitment, onboarding, and training to grow and advance the team's capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-integrity culture in alignment with Oracle's values.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, communications, public relations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3-5 years leading teams in sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility roles within large, global organizations.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing enterprise-level sustainability reporting and disclosures, including navigating leading frameworks and standards (ESRS/CSRD, CDP, GRI, TCFD, GHGP).
• Proven experience managing external stakeholder relationships and engaging effectively with executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Track record of strategic program management, change management, and cross-functional leadership.

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience with voluntary carbon markets, carbon offset/removal projects, and environmental commodities.
• Expertise in sustainability and reporting software (e.g., Oracle EPM, SAP Sustainability, Workiva).
• Advanced data analytics, visualization, and process optimization capabilities.
• Background in employee engagement, enablement, and/or learning and development.
• Background in sales and/or business development. 

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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: $139,400 to $291,800 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 - M4