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Project and Program Manager

Equinix
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 May 2026
💰 $176,000/yr($118,000/yr$176,000/yr)

About the role

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 career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. 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 Project and Program Manager leads the successful delivery of multiple, interrelated projects that support Equinix’s business and operational objectives. This role partners closely with crossfunctional and crossregional stakeholders to drive outcomes, manage risk, and deliver complex programs with high visibility and business impact.

Responsibilities

Planning 

  • Applies a range of structured planning approaches to develop, facilitate, and lead complex business cases, program plans, schedules, and financial models (e.g., ROI, cost–benefit analysis). 

  • Utilizes enterprise project and program management tools to build integrated, crossfunctional plans aligned to business strategy. 

  • Anticipates dependencies, constraints, and impacts across teams, systems, and regions to ensure realistic and achievable delivery plans. 

Stakeholder Management 

  • Engages with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, functional teams, customers, and governance bodies. 

  • Actively listens to understand stakeholder needs and priorities, building trusted and productive relationships. 

  • Applies strong influencing and negotiation skills to align stakeholders, navigate differing perspectives, and resolve challenging situations constructively. 

Communications 

  • Adapts communication style and methods (written, verbal, executivelevel presentations) to suit the audience and program needs. 

  • Ensures consistent use of standardized project and program management tools, templates, and reporting mechanisms. 

  • Serves as a subject matter resource for best practices and continuous improvement in program and project management standards. 

 

Risk Management 

  • Identifies, assesses, and manages risks at both the project and program level, with awareness of broader strategic and operational impacts. 

  • Applies analytical and lateral thinking to address issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions. 

  • Collaborates with crossfunctional teams to proactively mitigate risks and resolve issues in a timely manner. 

Project / Program Delivery 

  • Owns endtoend delivery of multiple related projects that enable a specific bu

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