Corporate Strategy ManagerEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ 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 consecutive quarterly 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. *As of Quarter 4 2022Job summary You will be responsible for understanding evolving client needs in data center and digital infrastructure space; staying on top of competitor offerings and market trends, influencing product and business strategy / roadmap, product portfolio / feature specification, and helping leadership to make prioritization decisions. We are looking for a team member who brings expertise in marketing / product strategy / cloud, who can grow and become the go-to thought partner of senior leaders in the Data Center BU. We are looking for an all-star manager for the Strategy and Insights team to help us drive the next wave of growth at Equinix. This role will sit at the intersection between product / technology and strategy. As part of the team, you will be responsible for developing a long-term outlook for the data center business, supporting critical decision making, and ensuring Equinix maintains a strong competitive edge in strategy and execution. You will be working at the core of Equinix, with the Corporate Strategy Vice President, Senior Director / Strategy Partner for Data Center business, and other senior leaders in the compilation and analysis of strategy, M&A, Real Estate, long term capital and operating budget allocation, new market entry, technology assessment, future of data center, and other corporate strategy initiatives for the company. This role gives you a bird’s eye view of the entire company and the ability to work collaboratively across functions. This is a fast-paced, high-growth team - we are looking for smart, independent creative thinkers, who are driven team players and want to deliver impact across Equinix. Our team is filled with people who identify and solve problems, and who enjoy working together and helping each other achieve and develop. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. Responsibilities StrategicBecome the thought partner of the senior leadership at Equinix, in particular Data Center Business leaders Advance the corporate strategy team on product strategy and technology knowledge through research and expert interviews Maintain a longer-term outlook to identify risks and opportunities, making sure that we don’t let the urgent crowd out the important BAUGather and analyze large amounts of information expeditiously; develop compelling and insightful strategic recommendations for leadership, focused on data center product strategy, customer experience, operational efficiency Annual strategic planning process: Collaborate with senior leaders across functions to set OKRs and support them with initiative design and sequencing Strategy presentations: CEO and board material creation Coach peer and junior colleagues where applicable Ad-hocDevelop memo/white paper on emerging market trend or competitor dynamic Design and lead (when applicable) high profile cross-functional initiatives Qualifications 5+ years’ experience in product strategy, marketing, or business development at a data center or technology company preferred Work experience in or consulting for SaaS, Software Defined Infrastructure, networking, and/or data center fields Experience in metro level growth strategy for data centers, industry / segment marketing, competitor intelligence / market scan, commercial optimization would be directly applicable Passion and aptitude for analytical rigor and creating an independent point of view, an ability to multitask, high standards of excellence and a desire to ‘get things done’ Talent for building relationships and alignment across different stakeholders, with experience in SaaS or Software Companies Proven track record of delivery in different context Growth focused mindset B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent preferred Specific areas of knowledge or technical experience in edge infrastructure, 5G and platform experience is a plus The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $119,000 to $196,000• Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $108,000 to $178,000Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. To help you achieve professional and personal goals, we provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that include a blend of rewards to attract, motivate, recognize, and retain talented people like you. We offer you key rewards including base pay and incentive pay, benefits for health and wellness, retirement plans for your future, and recognition programs. We’re committed to our employees by providing ongoing dialogue, education and resources that enable you to thrive and make informed decisions at each life stage.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you need assistance in applying for an open position, you may send an email to Staffing@equinix.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you. 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.
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