Project and Program Senior Manager

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.  Project and Program Senior ManagerJob SummaryWorks with program sponsors and key stakeholders, to define program objectives and scope.Plans, monitors, manages programs and projects from initiation through to completion. Secures required resources, uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, issues, changes. Manages programs and projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs.ResponsibilitiesProgram ManagementManages a number of programs EMEA GOE project deployment across EMEA (i.e. ESH, DCIM..)Works with numerous stakeholders, understands their needs and builds effective relationshipsApplies a range of approaches to planning and gathering information in which to develop/facilitate/lead more complex business cases, plans and schedulesUses a variety of communications methods to deliver information relevant to the audience and programs / projects needsHas an approach to risk management that spans projects level up to strategic risk management where requiredWhen faced with issues, applies lateral thinking and analyses available information to solve problems and engages with teams to resolveProblem solves resource/budgetary issues with internal teams and external suppliers and conclude disputes successfully and independentlyProject nature is likely to be a mix of end-of-life, deferred and minor expansion projects (project value < 10M$), energy efficiency, BCM, DCIM, SPOFs, Remediation, Global Enablement initiatives, etc.Project Manager CoachingMentors junior program / project team members in project managementImplements functional PMO-level concepts, standards, processes, training and tools, for continual improvement of the PPM maturity modelReviews and documents lessons learned to drive PMO-level project improvementsActs as an escalation point to any Project ManagerFeeds back to the country Operations Leads about their Project Managers’ performanceCommunicationsUses a variety of communications methods to deliver information relevant to the audience and project needsIs fully aware of standardized tools and template requirements and is a 'go to' person for feedback on the development of project/program management standardsBe The Liaison ForFosters smooth information flows from any global program owner, not limited to the Operations CoEs, to the country teamsFeeds the global program owners with ad hoc reporting for the EMEA program status to be up to date, permanently and consistently reported backIs a natural go to person for anyone aiming at getting a given EMEA program overview at a glanceQualificationsProven experience of program / project management, ideally in the data centre, alternatively in mission critical, IT, network sectorsPM certification(s) is a plusFull mastery of standardized program / project management tools and templates, is a 'go to' person for feedback on the development of program / project management standardsExtensive knowledge of the processes, systems that underpin the data centre business and more specifically the Equinix way to operateSkills and AttributesFocus on results – establishing high standards for performance, setting goals and developing plans, following through and being accountable for resultsCompetent in the use of planning tools, considers and develops cross functional plansEffectively communicates progress of programs / projectsDemonstrates influencing skills to achieve solutions and dealing with challenging stakeholder situationsFinancial acumen, ability to connect program objectives to financial results, fluent with project budget managementEquinix 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.