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 of Communications, Transformation OfficeJob SummaryWe are looking for a skilled and ambitious communications professional, with a passion for working at pace, who is eager to make an impact in a rapidly evolving tech company. This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead in our Office of Transformation's communication efforts, influencing how we convey the story of our journey to becoming a platform company and engaging our employees as the drivers of our strategic ambition. As the Director of Communications, you will play a pivotal role in giving voice to our strategy, crafting persuasive narratives that inspire, inform, and unify our Transformation team, while also collaborating on efforts with cross-functional teams across the company.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Communication Support for Transformative Programs and Initiatives:Lead communication efforts as the central point of orchestration for the cross-functional communications leads across multiple enterprise-wide transformational programsDevelop and implement comprehensive communication plans that bring the vision, goals, and progress of our enterprise transformation to lifeMaintain coordination across the bodies of transformation work; ensuring strategy, messaging, and activities are cohesive and provide stakeholders at all levels the information needed to stay informed and engagedExecutive Communications – Support for our Chief Transformation Officer:Drive internal and external engagements that amplify the Chief Transformation Officer’s influence in support of the company’s strategic storiesMaintain the executive's messaging platform, execute communication programs, and collaborate across disciplines to maximize employee communications, social media, speaking opportunities, and media relations efforts for the CTrOFunctional Communications – Support for the Transformation Office:Generate tailored content, maintain channels, and collaborate cross-functionally to reach diverse audiences, fostering a culture of performance, transparency, and collaborationPartner with the Chief of Staff, TrO Content team, HR, and others to design and execute a compelling communication program for Transformation Office employeesCraft and execute an internal communication strategy that keeps employees informed, engaged, and motivated with the Transformation Office and across the enterpriseIn partnership with the TrO Content team, lead functional forums/events (E.g. All-Hands meetings), and work to ensure access to and comprehension of the information employees need to perform in their rolesAdditional responsibilities: Cultivate relationships with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholdersCollaborate across PR, AR, internal, executive, regional, and functional communication leads to drive a holistic communications programImplement processes for long-term planning, content creation, and rigorous execution in Transformation communicationsBe hands-on in all content creation for Enterprise Transformation communicationsEstablish KPIs and regularly assess and report on the impact of the communication effortsAct as an individual contributor with outsized influence – listening, partnering, leading, and coordinating across various communication, change management, and cross-functional professionalsQualificationsAt least 15 years of communications mastery, with a demonstrated track record of developing and steering communications programs in leadership rolesSignificant experience in executive, internal, and transformational communications experience, ideally for a Fortune 500 companyA strategic thinker with a commanding executive presence, who can provide counsel on a large variety of issues, connect dots, and inspire trust and confidence in all interactionsA gifted storyteller and persuasive writer adept at embodying the voice and perspective of others while thinking through the audience motivations and experience to help them embrace changeAn intellectually curious and passionate learner that is self-motivated to understand the “What” and “Why”, and delights in connecting new dotsHighly experienced in crafting executive content, presentations, messaging, and engaging social contentDemonstrates superior judgement, adept at balancing short and long-term priorities with disciplined precisionSkillful in harmonizing diverse perspectives and objectives, providing sound counsel, and delivering positive outcomes for all involvedThrives in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment, showcasing calm adaptability and a positive embrace of change as neededEquinix 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.
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