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Job Summary

The Director, Enterprise Standards & Practices is responsible for owning and operating the enterprise-wide policy, standards, and practices ecosystem at Equinix. This role establishes a centralized, coherent, and sustainable approach to how enterprise policies, procedures, and operating practices are defined, maintained, governed, and communicated across the company.

This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Security, and other control functions to centralize and align enterprise policies and procedures, establish clear ownership and governance, and ensure that standards enable consistent execution, risk management, and operational clarity without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise policy and procedure framework, including structure, governance, and lifecycle management

• Centralize enterprise policies, processes and procedures across functions into a coherent, accessible system

• Establish clear ownership, accountability, and escalation paths for enterprise policies and standards

• Ensure policies and procedures are current, relevant, and aligned to business needs

• Define and operate enterprise governance mechanisms for policies, standards, and practices

• Establish regular review cadences and operating rhythms to ensure standards remain effective and up to date

• Facilitate decision-making forums to resolve conflicts, overlaps, and gaps across enterprise policies

• Ensure policy and standards governance supports speed, clarity, and compliance

• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to define, refine, and document enterprise policies and practices

• Translate complex requirements into clear, usable standards and procedures

• Ensure documentation is practical, accessible, and aligned to how work is actually performed

• Balance rigor and usability in all enterprise standards

• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Security, and other stakeholders to align and integrate enterprise policies

• Ensure enterprise standards reflect regulatory, financial, and risk requirements while supporting operational execution

• Coordinate policy updates and changes across functions to avoid duplication and conflict

• Serve as a central point of coordination for enterprise policy-related initiatives

• Ensure enterprise policies and practices are effectively communicated and understood

• Partner with Enterprise Change Delivery to support adoption of new or updated standards

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience

• 10–12+ years of experience in enterprise policy, governance, standards, or operational control roles

• Experience working closely with Finance, Legal, HR, business Operations and other control functions

• Demonstrated experience operating enterprise governance processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Policy, or equivalent experience

Skills & Attribute

• Strong judgment and risk awareness

• Ability to facilitate complex, cross-functional discussions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented with a pragmatic, business-first mindset

• Ability to balance consistency, compliance, and operational flexibility

• Trusted partner to senior leaders and control functions

This posting is a new position within our organization.

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

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 166,000 - 248,000 CAD / 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. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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. 

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