Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Chief of Staff, Office of the CTO
Job Summary
Equinix, a leading digital infrastructure company with over 260 data centers globally, serves more than 10,000 customers, including major cloud providers and Fortune 500 companies. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continually leverage technology to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and benefit society in an increasingly digital world.
The Office of the CTO (OCTO) at Equinix is chartered with driving the technology vision, strategy, and architecture to support the company’s overall business objectives. The OCTO team also leads the technical innovation function with a strong focus on software transformation and fostering engagements within software ecosystems and developer communities.
The OCTO team seeks a Chief of Staff to drive and scale cross-functional initiatives that align with the company’s strategy and technology vision for Equinix's products and services. The ideal candidate should be adept at driving innovation and transformation initiatives, possess excellent communication skills, and have a bias for action.
This role reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer at Equinix.
As Chief of Staff, OCTO, you will serve as a trusted partner to the CTO, providing senior executive leadership support and driving technology initiatives in close collaboration with leaders across stakeholder organizations. You will help to develop, drive, and evangelize the OCTO team’s vision, objectives, and execution plans.
Responsibilities
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Provide planning and execution support for OCTO initiatives, encompassing technology, architecture, strategy, and thought leadership
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Act as a liaison to the executive team and stakeholder Chiefs of Staff to align and execute on strategic priorities, milestones, and deliverables
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Support internal communications regarding OCTO’s priorities, milestones, and OKRs
Qualifications
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Over 10 years of relevant experience as Chief of Staff or in managing complex cross-team technology initiatives from ideation to delivery
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for engagement with stakeholders, including at the senior executive level
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Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver persuasive senior-executive-level content
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Familiarity with technology infrastructure ecosystems and trends
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Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop deep and trusted relationships across organizations
The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $198,000 to $298,000 per year
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:
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Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
What We Do
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
