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. HR Strategic Planning ManagerJob SummaryThis leader will be responsible for keeping a rhythm for operating and governance mechanisms to realize the execution of the HR & People Strategy in partnership with the Director, Strategic Planning and their leadership team, Sr. Director Employee Experience, HR’s leadership team and Finance Partner. ResponsibilitiesAgile HR Portfolio & Operating Meeting ManagementOperationalize rhythm for HR Strategy and Governance, including portfolio reviews and stage gate reviews, Product Catalog performance, Leadership reviews and operating meetingsEvolve HR’s operating structure to improve cross-functional alignment with key stakeholdersExecute framework for prioritizing work based on value most critical for HR to deliverWork closely HR Employee Experience Management and O&T teams to drive rhythm across HRKeep a pulse on key HR priorities by participating in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Review/Demo, or Retrospective meetings) as applicable. Identify and raise any Product risks and develop mitigation options. Planning & BudgetingPartner closely with HR practice leaders to develop and execute short and long-term HR strategiesBuild and maintain HR’s annual budget accounting for run-the-business needs as well as managing our strategic retainer funding poolPartner closely with our Finance partner to manage the HR budget helping to keep track of HR’s performance and help frame decisions on how best to allocate strategic reserve fundsTrack HR’s open positions and facilitate process for allocating positions to highest and best useHelp facilitate resource allocation across our strategic priorities.Project Management OfficeCoach and mentor HR practitioners on agile and waterfall methodologies as appropriateCoordinate closely with the Transformation office to apply enterprise Program and Project Management methodologies, tools and templates tailored to HR’s needsTrack overall agile portfolio performance and status reportingPartner with HR Strategy leaders to help develop and inculcate common practices of measuring and delivering value over activityAd Hoc Strategic InitiativesPartner with Director of Strategic planning and other stakeholders to create stakeholder and leadership ready materials and presentationsServe as Strategic Program Manager as capacity allows from program or project initiation through analysis, solution design and execution to deliver successful outcomes by use of proven techniques (Lean, six sigma, etc.)Qualifications5+ years of experience leading in Strategy, agile PMO or consulting engagements 3+ years of applying agile practices and principlesExperience with complex, multi-dimensional projects, and proven success at building credibility quickly at all levels of the organization, including senior executivesExperience leading and operating governance mechanisms in an organization using agile methodologies with a product mindsetExperience managing functional portfolio with tools such as Jira is strongly preferredLean or Six Sigma certifications are preferredExperience in mid-size, matrixed and multinational organizationsExperience developing executive ready materials and decksExperience with analytics and excel and ability to synthesize data and insightsSkills and AttributesProject Management and stakeholder engagement with proven ability to manage complex projectsFinancial acumen around managing a budget with excellent excel skillsAbility to create executive ready presentation materials in PowerPointAdept at balancing intense short-term pressures with overall long-term goals Adept at change management and communication, with ability to influence across stakeholder groupsFlexible working style, comfortable adept at shifting between planned and unplanned planning initiatives and being decisive when faced with ambiguityEquinix 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.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. 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