Project and Program Director

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Job Summary
Responsible for multiple resources to deliver large scale global cross functional business transformation programs. Builds strategic relationships with stakeholders and government and governance authorities. Responsible for and leads the delivery of very large transformational programs and portfolios.

Responsibilities

Planning

• Develops strategic business cases, plans large scale/complex global cross functional business transformation programs that contain multiple high profile/business critical dependencies and risks

Stakeholder Management

• Works predominantly with the executive and external bodies/government and governance authorities to manage stakeholder expectations and build strategic relationships

Communications

• Delivers impactful communications on behalf of the Review Board and into the public domain

Risk Management

• Accountable to the Review Board, consults and gives advice on risk management principles and practice on complex risk and issues impacting business strategy, reputation and legal aspects

• Takes council from senior leaders within and beyond Equinix to analyze complex problems and recommend action

Project/Program Delivery

• Responsible for the delivery of large scale/complex global cross functional business transformation programs that contain multiple high profile/business critical dependencies and risks

Resource Management (people, finances etc.)

• Responsible for leading large company wide teams of program managers and multiple resources (i.e. SME's) to deliver large scale global cross functional business transformation programs, synergies and budget control

Chief of Staff (CoS in addition to the above may have extra responsibilities)

• Responsible for setting Functional Leadership agendas, managing functional and cross-functional communications, overseeing functional projects and carrying out activities to maintain leadership team cohesion

• May also be involved in functional FP&A budgeting, reporting and analysis activities

• May represent E-team leader in meetings

• Member of leadership team

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience preferred

• Diploma to a Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Managing Successful Programs Practitioner certification preferred

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $198,000 to $298,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

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