Join Equinix as a Technical Data Center Project Manager – Drive Engineering Excellence

Job Title: Technical Data Center Project and Program Manager

Company: Equinix

Category: Project and Program Management

Who We Are:
Equinix is a global leader in digital infrastructure, operating over 260 data centers worldwide. We help organizations connect and scale their operations quickly, enhance digital services, and achieve sustainability goals. At Equinix, you will find opportunities for growth and collaboration in a diverse and equitable work environment.

Responsibilities:

Project/Program Delivery

• Lead medium to large-scale engineering projects.
• Manage the entire project cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Schedule regular project review meetings for transparency and alignment.

Planning

• Develop and lead complex business cases, plans, and schedules.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive project schedule with key milestones.
• Monitor project progress and address any deviations or delays.
• Identify risks and propose strategies to keep projects on track.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with various stakeholders and hold them accountable for commitments.
• Establish effective relationships by understanding stakeholder needs.
• Negotiate solutions while keeping project goals in mind.

Communications

• Provide regular schedule updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency.
• Familiarize with standardized tools and provide feedback for standards development.

Risk Management

• Approach risk management from project to strategic levels.
• Solve problems using lateral thinking and team engagement.
• Monitor projects utilizing defined management frameworks.

Resource Management

• Resolve resource and budgetary issues with teams and suppliers.
• Track project expenses and ensure adherence to the budget.
• Maintain accurate records of costs and expenses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in engineering project management.
• Experience in a critical facility or data center is preferred.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet or similar tools; MS Office Suite.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Project Management certification is a bonus.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English skills are a plus.
• We value agility, decisiveness, and collaboration.

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