Project and Program Senior Manager, Office of the CEO

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. 

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven Project and Programs Senior Manager to support the Office of the CEO.  This position serves as the operational and execution partner to the Chief of Staff, with the primary focus on customer and partner engagements.  This will include project tracking and reporting, following up with global cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, problem solving issues, and ensuring the meetings runs smoothly. A solid understanding of Equinix’s vision and structure is essential, along with the ability to anticipate needs and drive action.

Responsibilities

Tactical Planning & Execution

• Create structured task plans and agendas for meetings
• Provide input into strategic business programs
• Take initiative in identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and impact
• Leverage tools to track project progress and ensure successful follow-up

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Savvy at building strong, trusted relationships across the organization
• Lead engagement with key stakeholders, proactively understanding their needs and ensuring seamless collaboration
• Proactively keeps the Chief of Staff informed and balances working independently with knowing when to escalate or ask for help to ensure things move at pace

Customer and Partner Engagements

• Work alongside the CEO and Sales executives
• Independently manages any assigned actions ensuring objectives are met
• Anticipate challenges and drive preventative solutions
• Ability to consume data and insights and can translate into new ideas

Communication & Execution Excellence

• Provide consistent, clear, and proactive updates to stakeholders and Chief of Staff, driving alignment and momentum
• All deliverables and outputs reflect the quality expected from the Office of the CEO
• Act with a sense of urgency

Planning & Execution

• Ability to develop detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines using structured methodologies
• Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions
• Capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining efficiency

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Strong global cross-functional leadership skills to coordinate teams and align objectives
• Proactive communication and status reporting, ensuring transparency with stakeholders
• Ability to facilitate meetings, drive decisions, and resolve conflicts across teams

Soft Skills & Problem-Solving

• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
• Detail-oriented mindset with a problem-solving and decision-making approach
• Adaptability to handle project uncertainties and pivot effectively

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project/program management
• Strong knowledge of Equinix products and services, or similar portfolio within the industry
• Proven ability to lead programs independently with a high degree of ownership
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving mindset
• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or related field preferred
• Project Management certification a plus

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