VP, Strategy & Operations, Digital and Innovation Organization

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 
 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The VP Strategy and Operations – COO of the Digital and Innovation Organization (DIO) serves as the operational backbone and strategic integrator of the DIO. The role ensures the execution of strategic priorities, drives workforce and location optimization, strategic portfolio and vendor management, and enables business operations to run effectively and efficiently across the organization. The VP partners closely with the CDIO and DIO leadership team to maximize business value and organizational performance

Responsibilities 

Strategic & Execution

• Define the DIO strategy and translate into actionable initiatives, performance goals, operating plans and measurable initiatives across the digital portfolio

• Responsible for DIO performance, including risk management and reporting

• OKR development, management, and performance monitoring/analysis

Workforce & Location Strategy

• Lead workforce planning and location hub strategy, ensuring the right skills are in the right locations in partnership with HR, aligned to business priorities and financial metrics

• Implement a scalable location strategy that maximizes productivity and increases employee engagement

• Drive initiatives to build a future ready, high-performance workforce

• Launch a digital university

Strategic Portfolio Management

• Oversee the strategic intake, prioritization, and governance of the DIO initiatives

• Drive annual planning efforts across portfolios, ensuring strategic alignment of prioritized investments to Equinix strategy and goals

• Monitor progress on key initiatives, measure impact, and escalate risks or dependencies as needed

M&A Integration Lead

• Serves as the point leader for digital integration across M&A transactions, ensuring seamless onboarding of systems, talent and processes into the DIO ecosystem

DIO Business Operations

• Manages software asset management, resource management, and application governance to optimize spend, reduce risk, and drive operational efficiency

• Business Process Improvements, policy and procedures for DIO

• Budget and spend management

• Partner with procurement and finance on vendor strategy, contract management, and value realization across the technology and innovation ecosystem.Manage executive-level interactions with key vendors, partners, and service providers

• Partner with legal, security, and risk functions to proactively mitigate risk while enabling innovation

Strategic Communications

• Lead internal communications across DIO to ensure alignment, transparency, and engagement with strategy, performance, and transformation initiatives

• Build, coach and expand the customer enablement digital team to support the business’ success

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Strong intellect, ideally with a bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced is highly advantageous

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology, digital, innovation, or enterprise operations in a large-scale, complex international B2B technology-centric organization

• Proven track record in operating model design, enterprise transformation, or technology business management

• Deep understanding of modern technology operating models including Agile, product-centricity, data-driven decision making, and cloud-native architecture

• Strong business acumen and ability to bridge strategic vision with operational delivery

• Familiarity with metrics-driven performance management (e.g., OKRs, KPIs)

Skills and Attributes