Director, Partner Ecosystem, Global System Integrators – Americas
Director, Partner Ecosystem, Global System Integrators – Americas
- JR-156236
- 远程
- Remote
- Sales
- Full time
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
Role Overview
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, enabling global businesses to interconnect and innovate. As Director, Partner Ecosystem – GSIs, Americas, you will lead strategic engagement with Global System Integrators to accelerate digital transformation for joint customers. This role is pivotal in expanding Equinix’s reach through deep partnerships, driving co-created solutions, and enabling growth across multi-cloud, AI, and edge infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Strategy & Growth:
Define and execute a GSI engagement strategy aligned with Equinix’s global objectives.
Develop joint business plans with GSIs to drive revenue, innovation, and customer success.
Go-to-Market Leadership:
Lead partner sales motions and solution development across Equinix’s portfolio
Drive joint marketing initiatives and industry events to amplify ecosystem impact.
Executive Engagement:
Build and maintain C-suite relationships with GSI leadership at Accenture, Deloitte, Kyndryl, HCL, Wipro, TCS, and others to influence strategic decisions.
Represent Equinix at advisory boards, partner councils, and executive forums.
Ecosystem Development:
Enable GSIs through certifications, training, and solution readiness programs.
Foster innovation in AI, multi-cloud, and industry-specific architectures leveraging Platform Equinix
Performance Management:
Track partner KPIs, pipeline growth, and ensure delivery of revenue and customer success outcomes.
Report progress to senior leadership and continuously optimize engagement models.
Qualifications
15+ years in partner management, business development, or channel leadership within technology or digital infrastructure.
Proven experience managing complex global partnerships and influencing at executive levels.
Strong understanding of AI, cloud, networking, and GSI business models.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
People leadership experience preferred.
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - CA Bay Area : 299,000 - 449,000 USD / Annual
United States - Other posted locations not specifically listed : 249,000 - 373,000 USD / Annual
United States - CA Non-Bay Area, AK, CT, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, WA : 274,000 - 412,000 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 On-Target Earnings or OTE, which is base pay plus commissions, and does not include equity or benefits. 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.