Senior Manager, Network Architecture

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. 

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams.  We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. 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 completeness of architectural changes that satisfy Product Management and/or NSE requirements. Manages relationships with department stakeholders. Monitors and manages key performance metrics. Fosters a culture of innovation, excellence & collaboration.

Responsibilities
Stakeholder Management

• Works with stakeholders to review network improvement plans that are consistent and drive standardization across regions

• Influences and collaborates with multiple stakeholders of multiple portfolio of projects to plan network release calendars

• Ensures successful delivery of the portfolio on time and budget

• Reviews and influences stakeholder communications with respect to portfolio status, and budget utilization

• Performs vendor negotiations and manages the relationship to drive maximum value for Equinix

Management Reporting

• Participates in monthly operational reviews of platform performance and roadmaps

• Makes recommendations for improvement to Global Network Engineering and NSE teams

Network Optimization

• Develops continuous feedback loop to ensure that laboratory and field issues are reviewed for architectural or process improvements

• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plans that are agreed upon by upper management

• Works closely across GTS and Technical Project Managers to track resource allocation and utilization for portfolio projects

• Works closely with Project Managers to track resource allocation and utilization for larger projects

• Requests approvals for additional expenses outside of approved budget/headcount

• Communicates budget estimates for cross functional projects/programs, and ensures teams execute assigned projects within approved budgets

• Manages and/or escalates issues, as needed

• Provides input to the annual budget planning process relating to project/support/SW maintenance/ Renewals/purchases/etc. for his/her areas of responsibility

Resource and Budget Management

• Works closely across GTS and Technical Project Managers to track resource allocation and utilization for portfolio projects

• Works closely with Project Managers to track resource allocation and utilization for larger projects

• Requests approvals for additional expenses outside of approved budget/headcount

• Communicates budget estimates for cross functional projects/programs, and ensures teams execute assigned projects within approved budgets

• Manages and/or escalates issues, as needed

• Provides input to the annual budget planning process relating to project/support/SW maintenance/ Renewals/purchases/etc. for his/her areas of responsibility

System Optimization

• Reviews and approves recommendations from Manager, to implement improvements

• Manages implementation of approved system improvement recommendations

Project/Program Management

• Responsible for reviewing and approving project plans, provided by Project Managers and technology professionals

• Responsible for ensuring projects deliver on time and budget