Director, Partner Governance & Compliance

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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.  Director, Partner Governance & ComplianceJob SummaryThe Director, Partner Program directs a worldwide channel and partnership program strategy that expands global growth of the business by bringing in new strategic enterprise logos and partnerships. Drives growth by bringing an aggressive, solution-oriented, disciplined program approach and process to the Channel Organization.ResponsibilitiesThis director position is a global position responsible for overseeing the compliance and governance aspects of the channel partner program around the world, ensuring that the program aligns with the company’s strategic objectives, policies, and regulations and that partners comply with program policiesDuties of this role include developing and implementing compliance and governance frameworks, standards, and procedures for the channel program while aligning with local business guidelines and teamsWorking cross functionally to communicate and enforce program policies inside of Equinix and with partner representativesMonitoring and reporting on the performance and compliance of channel partnersMonitoring and enforcement of Equinix’s execution of the programArticulating business requirements to business process and technical teams to support systems development for measuring and tracking key program elementsConducting audits and assessments of channel partnersProviding training and education to channel partners and internal stakeholders on compliance and governance issuesManaging risks and resolving issues related to the channel programQualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in business, law, finance, or a related field10+ years in channel program management, compliance, governance, or risk managementKnowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting the channel programStrong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in using various tools and systems for compliance and governance purposesExceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills requiredStrong problem-solving and negotiation skillsAbility to conceptualize and sell ideas internallyExcellent time-management and multi-tasking abilitiesInnovation and the ability to gain consensus is necessaryAbility to travel if needed and comply with the company’s travel policiesEquinix 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.