Director Strategy & Initiative Design

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, GMPO Data Products & Business Operations within the Enterprise Data & Analytics team, the Director Strategy & Initiative will play a critical role in shaping and driving Equinix’s enterprise data strategy, delivering initiatives that maximize business value and reduce technical debt .

This role will work with EDNA leaders and collaborate cross-functionally to identify, prioritize, and sequence, and track high value initiatives that drive measurable business value and enable Equinix’s digital future .

Ideal candidates bring a unique combination of business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to engage stakeholders across domains, fostering alignment and momentum toward Equinix’s data-driven culture .

Responsibilities

Be the Navigator to Chart Enterprise Data Strategy and Roadmap

• Translate EDNA’s overarching goals into clear decisions, actionable milestones, and a cohesive product roadmap

• Identify and prioritize strategic data investments (e.g., tooling, platform decisions) to optimize ROI while ensuring scalability and technical soundness

• Conduct primary research and external benchmarking to define EDNA’s north star and inform future-state vision

• Explore longer-term opportunities for data monetization through products, partnerships, and services

• Bring external perspectives when needed, through primary research, industry benchmarking, and engagement with professional services or consulting firms

Establish a Value-Oriented Intake, Prioritization, and Value Capture Process to Deliver High-Impact Initiatives

• Partner with the Chief Digital & Innovation Officer organization to co-design the unified intake and prioritization platform and process

• Create transparency and standardization across 15+ data domains to drive clarity on initiative selection and prioritization.

• Lead the transition from Jira-based intake to strategic enterprise-level prioritization with support of broader change mgmt. team

Design and Deliver Critical Data Initiatives

• Establish a business case center of excellence to bring financial rigor and strategic focus to initiative development

• Instill a value-oriented mindset by leading initiative sizing and effort estimation for key initiatives, and coach EDNA data product managers to effectively develop business cases and think through financial aspects of data products (e.g., ROI, ramp period, etc.)

• For high value initiatives, work with functional Finance partners and business stakeholders to create a gating process to track initiative progression (e.g., from T-shirt sizing of impact to materialized impact), with the end goal of generating positive AFFO (adjusted funds from operations)

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years experience in Finance and Transformation functions, which track record of EBITDA impact (through revenue generation or cost reduction)

• Strong experience in enterprise-level strategy development, product roadmap design, and initiative execution, ideally within data-driven or adjacent industries

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex technical topics into tangible business language

• Proactive, self-starter leadership style with a track record of independently driving complex initiatives and stakeholder orchestration

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, build credibility with senior leaders (including executive team), and foster high-trust relationships

• Corporate Strategy, Finance, or Consulting background with expertise in strategic planning, corporate development, business casing, or product strategy strongly preferred

• Experience coaching and mentoring others, including subtle and supportive leadership across levels

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, data science, information management, or related field

Skills and Attributes

• Strategic research and analytical skills, including external benchmarking and future-state visioning

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences

• Open-minded, intellectually curious, and highly engaging, with a collaborative and positive approach to problem-solving

• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, creating high levels of trust and influence at all organizational levels

• Ability to navigate challenges with resilience, flexibility, and a strong focus on outcomes

• Strong "can do" attitude, willing to flex between strategic planning and hands-on delivery as needed

• Can work effectively as individual contributor and mentoring teammates without hard line reporting relationship

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

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 186,000 - 280,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

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.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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 .

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