Principal Technology Program Manager

Principal Technology Program ManagerEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ 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.At Equinix, we help the world’s digital leaders scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and transform people’s lives. Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. 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.Job SummaryManages the execution of multiple and/or high complexity technical programs using predefined methodologies and tools.ResponsibilitiesTechnology Project Planning and Execution (Single Project with a start date and end date. Plan, Execute, Close)Scopes and plans for very large technology projectsIdentifies resources and form project team, obtain resource commitment from line managersSelects and applies project methodology to projects, educate team members, enforce processesPresents project effort estimation and acquires project budgetConducts project review meetings with directors and VPsTechnology Program and Portfolio Management (On-going program with multiple projects and teams Identify, Change, Empower, Monitor)Introduces large program process changes to directors and VPsImplements large program process changes across departmentsDefines program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Introduces teamwork concepts and fosters a healthy teamwork environmentPlans for long-term program resourcesFacilitates program retrospective meetingsDefines and documents roles and responsibilitiesStakeholder Management and CommunicationBuilds relationships with company VPs and directorsCommunicates major project/program scope, schedule, resource, and budget changesPresents technology portfolio reports to VPs and executives and identifies ways to improve the overall efficiency of the technology projects and programsTechnology Project Methodologies and Tools (Methodologies such as Agile, SDLC, Scrum. Tools such as Clarizen, SharePoint, Project Library)Obtains consensus among team members on project methodologies, processes, and templatesIntroduces new PMO tools and new tool features to GTS and other departmentsEstablishes cross functional governance body to maintain project methodologies, processes, and templatesQualifications7+ years experienceAssociate's degree preferredEquinix 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, you may send an email to accommodations@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.