Job Description

Who are we?Equinix is the worldxe2x80x99s digital infrastructure companyxc2xae, 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.Job SummaryPivotal role responsible for charting the strategic direction of the company, driving growth and ensuring long-term competitiveness in the rapidly evolving data center and digital infrastructure landscape. Working within the Office of the CEO, this leader will be responsible for identifying and analyzing critical technology trends, understanding shifts in market forces, characterizing resulting risks and opportunities, and crafting targeted plans of action in response to rapidly changing industry dynamics. The Corporate Strategy leader will collaborate closely with executive leadership, cross-functional leaders and teams, and external stakeholders to identify new opportunities and mitigate risks.ResponsibilitiesOutline Strategic choices/strategies: Provide thought leadership and outline strategic choices, with primary responsibility for developing and executing innovative, financially sound, and data-driven corporate strategies to attain business objectives, enhance market leadership and improve shareholder valueMaintain up-to-date market perspective: Conduct in-depth market analysis, industry research, competitive assessments, customer insights and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and potential threats. This includes staying up-to-date and proactively accounting for shifts in political conditions, social trends, and legal/ regulatory developmentsValidate recommendations: ensure all proposed initiatives passed through rigorous strategic and evaluative gates before being recommended for funding and launchAssist in M&A / partnerships: Collaborate with the executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive strategic pursuits for investment consideration, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and partnerships, based on a deep understanding of external market dynamicsFrame Recommendations and Execution: Develop and frame strategic recommendations and provide market-validated data that enables Equinix to make key decisions related to profitability, growth, and transformationAdvise / alert C-suite on important topics / trends: Advise C-Suite leaders and board on pressing strategic issues, leveraging external insights and industry best practices, and actively contribute to the development and execution of long-term business planningInvolve cross-functional Stakeholders: Collaborate with products, services, and GTM teams to develop and implement growth strategies, including product development, pricing, and go-to-market plansContinually Assess Performance versus Strategy: regularly review and assess Equinix's strategic performance (in collaboration with EVP, Business Operations), identifying areas for improvement and recommending forward-thinking actionsAssist with Communication: Develop and provide clear content for communicating and implementing Equinix strategy, including working with data analytics teams to develop and implement strategy-driven metricsEnable performance-driven culture: Create a performance-driven culture that supports the development of a world-class strategy organizationQualificationsGiven the scale and complexity of Equinix's digital infrastructure business, the corporate strategy leader should possess a strong understanding of:Market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape in the data center or digital infrastructure industrySustainability and environmental impact considerationsEmerging technologies such as AI and machine learningGlobal economic and geopolitical trendsRegulatory and compliance landscapeExpert level strategy experience in a technology/consulting firmDeep understanding of the infrastructure and platform domains, as well as enterprise technology more broadlyStrong understanding of Equinix's customers, offerings, organization, competitive landscape, and market opportunitiesExperience in M&A and investment evaluation, with a focus on strategy and market potential OK perfectSkills and AttributesStrategic thinker with the ability to anticipate key market and technology trends that will create opportunities for future growth and value creationAnalytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data and information into actionable insights and recommendationsBusiness acumen and understanding of financial principles, with the ability to translate external insights into actionable strategiesEffective communicator and thought leader, with the right balance of operational experience to advise and influence the most senior executives across the companyMentally agile to move seamlessly between disruptive, long range strategic planning, and support for current quarter initiatives at headquarters or within the regional organizationsEquinix 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 .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.

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