Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, 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. 

We are seeking a skilled Technical Program and Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical and/or mechanical and project management experience, with the ability to drive cross-functional teams towards successful project delivery. Responsibilities include defining project scope, developing detailed project plans, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join us to help shape innovative solutions and drive our technical initiatives forward. 
 
Responsibilities 

Planning 

• Applies a range of approaches to planning and gathering information in which to develop/facilitate/lead more complex Business Cases, plans and schedules (i.e. ROI) 

• Competent in the use of planning tools, considers and develops cross functional plans 

 
Stakeholder Management 

• Works with numerous stakeholders and may work with government/governance bodies 

• Understands stakeholder needs and builds effective relationships 

• Demonstrates influencing skills to achieve solutions and dealing with challenging stakeholder situations 

 
Communications 

• Uses a variety of communications methods to deliver information relevant to the audience and project needs 

• Is fully aware of standardized tools and template requirements and is a 'go to' person for feedback on the development of project/program management standards 

 
Risk Management 

• Approach to risk management spans projects level up to strategic risk management where required 

• When faced with issues applies lateral thinking and analyses available information to solve problems and engages with teams to resolve 

 
Project/Program Delivery 

• Responsible for program delivery of multiple related technical projects required for a specific business functional strategy 

• Will mentor junior project/program team members in project management 

 
Resource Management (people, finances etc.) 

• Will problem solve resource/budgetary issues with internal teams and external suppliers and conclude disputes successfully and independently 

• Will negotiate and secure resource needed for the success of the program / project 

 
Other 

Typical projects will include but not be limited to end-of-life equipment replacement, deferred and minor expansion projects (project value < 10M$), energy efficiency upgrades, BCM(Branch Circuit Power Monitoring), DCIM (Data Centre Infrastructure Management , SPOFs (Single Points and Failure), Remediation, Global Enablement initiatives, etc. 

• Has an in-depth technical knowledge of datacentre operations (preferred)  

• Resolves complex issues and escalations independently at all levels 

• Assists in process development and documentation 

• Documents lessons learned and shares with stakeholders