Director, Strategic Sales Initiatives

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Redwood City, CA
198K-298K Annually
Expert/Leader
Big Data • Cloud • Internet of Things
The Role
The Project and Program Director at Equinix is responsible for managing large-scale global business transformation programs, building strategic relationships with stakeholders, delivering effective communications, and overseeing risk management. This role also involves leading company-wide teams, ensuring budget compliance, and may include responsibilities such as functional FP&A budgeting and representing leadership in meetings.
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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. 

Job Summary
Responsible for multiple resources to deliver large scale global cross functional business transformation programs. Builds strategic relationships with stakeholders and government and governance authorities. Responsible for and leads the delivery of very large transformational programs and portfolios.
Responsibilities

Planning

  • Develops strategic business cases, plans large scale/complex global cross functional business transformation programs that contain multiple high profile/business critical dependencies and risks

Stakeholder Management

  • Works predominantly with the executive and external bodies/government and governance authorities to manage stakeholder expectations and build strategic relationships

Communications

  • Delivers impactful communications on behalf of the Review Board and into the public domain

Risk Management

  • Consults and advises on risk management principles and practice on complex risk and issues impacting business strategy, reputation and legal aspects

  • Takes council from senior leaders within and beyond Equinix to analyze complex problems and recommend action

Project/Program Delivery

  • Responsible for the delivery of large scale/complex global cross functional business transformation programs that contain multiple high profile/business critical dependencies and risks

Resource Management (people, finances etc.)

  • Responsible for leading large company wide teams of program managers and multiple resources (i.e. SME's) to deliver large scale global cross functional business transformation programs, synergies and budget control

Chief of Staff

  • Responsible for setting Functional Leadership agendas, managing functional and cross-functional communications, overseeing functional projects and carrying out activities to maintain leadership team cohesion

  • May also be involved in functional FP&A budgeting, reporting and analysis activities

  • May represent E-team leader in meetings

  • Member of leadership team

Qualifications

  • 15+ years experience preferred

  • Diploma to a Bachelor's Degree preferred

  • Managing Successful Programs Practitioner certification preferred

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. 

The Company
HQ: Redwood City, CA
10,765 Employees
On-site Workplace

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.

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