• Job Description

  Req#: JR-140192
  Project and Program Senior Manager

  Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.
  
  We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.
  
  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.

  Job Summary

  Responsible for resources to deliver complex and large strategic programs. Builds effective relationships with global stakeholders and government/governance bodies.

  Responsibilities:

  • Lead and guide a team of experienced professionals, encouraging career development opportunities

  • Ensure adherence to global operational standards

  • Collaborate with metro leads, directors, and non-operations subject matter authorities on standard processes, projects, and metro-related issues

  • Lead sophisticated projects, including budget and scope determination, and delegate tasks to the team

  • Coordinate multi-departmental project teams for efficient execution

  • Supervise vendor procurement activities and rigorously adhere to Equinix's standards, critical metrics, and service level agreements

  • Build, review, and submit the metro's annual opex, capex, and headcount budgets

  • Approve recommendations and pricing with local suppliers, maintaining servicing records for infrastructure maintenance

  • Review and approve proposals for data center infrastructure improvements

  • Possess sophisticated knowledge in various technical areas related to Data Center operations

  • Apply knowledge to implement new procedures and optimize operations

  • Demonstrate proficiency in Windows, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio software tools

  • Be responsible for capacity management across multiple sites

  • Lead and document all maintenance activities for data center equipment and ensure compliance with standards, making recommendations where appropriate

  • Supervise the takeover of new builds and building infrastructure, contributing to the design team where possible

  • Approve all Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOP) scripts and permits

  • Optimally communicate and coordinate activities and on-site staff during sophisticated or severe customer-impacting incidents

  • Acquire vital approvals for incident resolution, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence

  Qualifications

  • +10 years of proven track record in critical facilities operations

  • +5 years of demonstrated management ability in multiple facilities

  • HS Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • Managing Successful Programs Foundation certification is preferred

  Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .

  Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

• About the company

  Equinix, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Redwood City, California, that specializes in Internet connection and data centers.

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