Senior Manager, Project and Program Management

Senior Manager, Project and Program ManagementEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 250 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 20+ years of continuous 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 This position will be a key part of the Digital Services team and work closely on complex global programs in large multinational org with sales, marketing, strategy, operations, and product owners from our BU teams to ensure implementation of key processes mechanisms and tools meet the needs of our internal GTM transformation.  As a PMO you will be responsible for managing process optimization strategies owned and operated by the Cloud Sales team as well as working collaboratively cross-functionally with key stakeholders. Acting as part of a cross-functional team including Sales, Sales Operations, Strategy, Partners, Product, Engineering, IT and Finance, you drive programs that support key corporate initiatives that accelerate the growth of the cloud business. This is a challenging position with the opportunity to directly impact the effectiveness and success of the sales organization while exercising confidentiality with varying audiences. ResponsibilitiesStrong judgment & ability to manage through ambiguity and complexity as well as a demonstrated ability to influence without explicit authority or key to successThis role will report directly to the SVP, Digital Services Sales working to orchestrate and drive transformation initiatives and programs within the team and cross-functionally with teams across the enterprise  The tasks this individual is responsible for are often unstructured and the issues addressed are less defined requiring new perspectives and creative approachesStrong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Teams, and PowerPoint. Strong communication and presentation skills with a solid understanding of how sellers think, the motivations that drive them and how they interact with the customer and internal teamsYou will be involved in a broad range of activities, from strategic to tactical and will be responsible for creating the operating cadence for the staff group and driving the cross-functional collaboration processLeading specific projects that require cross-functional collaboration, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to proactively develop strategy and execute initiativesPartner with stakeholders in the sales marketing and global services organization to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the sales programs with the SVP, Strategy Dir, CoS and cross-functionally with external parties Establish right-size solution and program governance framework for Digital Services Sales Strategy Execution Manage the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives including identification of business process gaps, impact assessment, and recommendationsWork closely with extended leadership team to identify, analyze, and develop strategies to improve organizational health as indicated by internal survey results and other key organizational health metricsPlanning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple assignments and projects. Bringing people together to work effectively towards shared goals, monitoring progress and orchestrating actions required to achieve successDriving alignment on plans and execution with other business units, marketing functions, sales teams    Qualifications10+ years of related experience working with a sales/revenue generating or financial organizationBachelor’s degree a plus but work experience preferredExperience in project management methodologies and tools Experience in strategic planning and execution; orchestrating complex business activity with strong business acumen and attention to detailEquinix 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.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.