Lead Program Analyst (Agile)

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ 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 70+ quarters of 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 2,000+ 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

Join our network transformation office and help shape the future of Equinix. If you are passionate about growth and change, this is an exciting opportunity to help assess, manage and execute high profile transformation initiatives related to Equinix network strategy.

You will partner across Global Network & Infrastructure Operations and with key senior leadership in all areas of the business while driving changes to how we operate. This lead is responsible for delivery of large scale cross functional transformation programs and will build strategic relationships with stakeholders. You will be responsible for coordinating and executing on a series of transformation projects utilizing experience in Agile, (Net)DevOps, and Lean methodologies. You will create, manage, and lead cross-functional programs, drive stakeholder alignment, identify & mitigate risks and issues. The BA lead will help assess priorities, recommend alternative solutions and discussions with stakeholders at all levels. Analysis of pre/post implementation results, budgeting, reporting and analysis activities also will be required. The role offers the opportunity for development and exposure, from transformation leadership, coaching & mentoring, stakeholder management, execution, and delivery. The Business Analysis Manager will be responsible for crafting and implementing change for multiple phases of the network lifecycle, including identifying the skills required for opportunities, financial models, risk analysis, and integration. You will lead complex cross-functional programs and projects strategic to the business and participate in business-wide best practice forums to drive agile practice excellence across the business.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will utilize expertise to drive and execute agile programs, problem solve, recommend improvements, coach, and lead transformation of the global network. Responsibilities include:

• Determine and apply appropriate methodologies and tools for analyzing a range of complex, functional and/or cross-functional projects (often complex or with a high level of ambiguity)

• Provide recommendations that consider the needs of cross functional teams

• Identify dependencies, gaps, & issues and recommends areas for improvement

• Drive adoption of Agile, (Net)DevOps, & Lean/Six Sigma best practices as appropriate.

• Create, manage, and lead program plans and resources, executing them using Agile tools, techniques, and methodologies

• Drive alignment with stakeholders from problem identification through implementation and post-implementation

• Identify and manage risks and issues, recommending suitable mitigation plans

• Analyze pre & post-implementation results and proposes recommendations for improvement

• Assess priority based on fit to agreed organizational criteria and business value

• Support in driving consistency and alignment across different functional teams

• Manage stakeholder expectations within and/or across functions

• Identify and proactively include correct stakeholders and communicate effectively

• Understands stakeholder needs and builds effective relationships

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years experience executing Agile project/program management

• SCRUM/PMI/Prince2 Practitioner certification or equivalent

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve ambiguous problems

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Presentation and communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple high-complexity programs

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