Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job SummaryWe are seeking a strategic and operational leader to oversee the performance, safety, and customer experience of our data center operations across Germany. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring our facilities meet the highest standards of reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction.ResponsibilitiesOperational LeadershipLead day-to-day operations across multiple data center sites, ensuring maximum uptime and customer satisfactionDrive strategic planning and execution across capacity, performance, and availabilityOversee incident response, change management, and business continuity planningEnsure compliance with ISO, PCI-DSS, SOC, and other regulatory standardsCollaborate with global teams to ensure consistency in design, construction, and operationsFinancial & Capacity ManagementDefine and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgetsTrack and optimize resource utilization, productivity, and cost efficiencyEnsure accurate power and cooling capacity management across all sitesCustomer & Project DeliveryLead customer implementation and project management, pre- and post-salesChampion a customer-first culture, driving continuous improvement in service deliveryPeople & CultureLead and develop a team of managers and frontline staff across multiple locationsFoster a culture of safety, inclusion, and high performanceAct as a regional voice in global forums, contributing to innovation and best practicesQualificationsExperienceProven leadership in data center or critical infrastructure operations (Leadership of managers)Strong track record in managing complex, multi-site environmentsExperience in transformation and scaling operations in a matrixed organizationSkills & AttributesStrategic thinker with strong execution focusFinancially astute with a deep understanding of operational metricsResilient, adaptable, and solutions-orientedCommitted to excellence, safety, and continuous improvementFluent in English; German language skills or willingness to learn are essentialWhy Join Us?Be part of a global leader in digital infrastructureLead mission-critical operations in one of Europe’s key marketsShape the future of data center excellence in Germany Equinix 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.
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