Director, Executive and Functional Communications, Digital and Innovation Organization (CDIO)

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

Equinix is seeking an experienced leader to lead integrated communications for the Chief Digital and Innovation Officer (CDIO) and her global organization. 

This is a wide-ranging role that spans executive communications, functional communications and cross-functional special projects.​ You will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a critical function and voice within Equinix, amplifying the perspective of the CDIO, fostering trust in our brand and culture and serving as an important strategic advisor. You will bring meaningful experience in advancing internal and external transformation, crafting and conveying compelling stories about technology through a variety of channels, cutting through ambiguity to ensure organizational alignment and building strategic, mutually beneficial connections with stakeholders across the business. ​ 

This role serves as a member of the CDIO leadership team and as a strategic program lead within the corporate communications team.  

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Leadership  

• Develop a compelling functional narrative aligned to both company and functional vision

• Outline a thoughtful communications approach and plan that supports both current and long-term priorities ​ 

• Act as a trusted advisor for the CDIO and her leadership team through ongoing, candid counsel

• Help drive cultural transformation through creative and varied communications initiatives, across multiple channels, that reinforce CDIO strategy and vision

• Match the charter of the function by consistently conceptualizing and evangelizing innovative communications strategies and tactics

• Work cross functionally to ensure alignment and consistency, and to ensure understanding of CDIO priorities and vision across the company

• Continually assess and communicate what success means, both qualitatively and quantitatively 

Executive platform development & execution  

• Establish a formal CDIO exec platform with supporting messaging and activation plan

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