Chief of Staff (Global Energy and Real Estate)

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Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to support two senior leaders: the Head of Global Real Estate and the Head of Global Energy. This role serves as a strategic and operational force multiplier, enabling both leaders to scale impact, drive disciplined execution, and maintain alignment across complex, globally distributed portfolios.

The Chief of Staff will operate at the intersection of enterprise strategy, capital-intensive operations, risk management, and organizational effectiveness, translating high-level priorities into cohesive plans while removing friction across teams. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in ambiguity, excels at multi-threaded problem solving, and can seamlessly shift between strategic advising and hands-on execution across two distinct but interdependent functions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Portfolio Governance
- Partner with the Real Estate and Global Energy leaders to shape and refine functional strategies aligned to enterprise priorities.
- Translate strategic intent into roadmaps, OKRs, and multi-year investment plans.
- Own visibility into cross-functional initiatives and capital portfolios.
- Lead annual and quarterly planning and strategy review cycles.

Operational Excellence & Execution
- Design and maintain effective operating cadences for both leadership teams.
- Drive execution discipline, accountability, and decision-making rigor.
- Improve cross-functional processes spanning finance, legal, sustainability, and operations.
- Build dashboards covering cost, schedule, risk, and performance metrics.
- Reinforce governance for capital investments and compliance-sensitive initiatives.

Executive Partnership & Leadership Support
- Act as a trusted advisor to both leaders on strategy, priorities, and organizational health.
- Support preparation for executive and team engagements.
- Amplify focus on highest-value work and decision clarity.
- Partner with peer Chiefs of Staff across the enterprise.

Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Develop executive-ready communications and presentations.
- Represent leaders in meetings to maintain momentum when needed.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
- Enable organizational clarity through effective internal communication.

Qualifications

Required
- Significant experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or related leadership roles, typically 10+ years of experience.
- Proven success managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority.

Preferred
- MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
- Prior Chief of Staff or executive advisory experience.
- Exposure to real estate, energy, infrastructure, or capital-intensive portfolios.
- Experience supporting senior executives or transformation efforts.

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

United States - Seattle Office SES : 195,000 - 293,000 USD / Annual

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213,000 - 319,000 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.

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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