Data Center Design Manager; Process and Optimisation

Overview

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. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

This position is within the Global Design and Construction team (over 300 people) who deliver over 70 construction projects globally per year (in excess of $4B annual capex). GDC’s Global Process and Optimisation team is accountable for the development and roll out of global design focused process and optimization initiatives within our design and construction delivery team. The GPO team is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on the design KPIs and aiding delivery teams.

• Working with our Hyperscale project delivery teams to develop design processes and systems, aimed specifically to support this type of large construction project and the end user clients.
• Working with the internal product owners to define how product information is defined for use by external teams, and how this is maintained and continually improved.
• Develop expert knowledge of design processes for Hyperscale projects and train project teams in the use of systems and processes to support the most efficient delivery.

• Planning:
  Inputs into strategic business cases; plans large scale and/or complex programs often leading multiple functional teams (internally and externally) to deliver strategic business cases.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Works extensively with internal and external global stakeholders and likely to work with customers to build effective relationships and define effective processes.
• Communications:
  Has multiple communication responsibilities for local, global and external consultant communication and engagement.
• Risk Management:
  
  Works with teams to develop and use risk management tools; when faced with issues applies lateral thinking and analyses available information to solve complex problems and put into process for other teams to benefit.
• Project/Program Delivery:
  Responsible for delivery of company wide/regional strategic process development, with other program managers; responsible for implementing processes and procedures to aid in design and construction project controls and oversight; responsible for specific engagement in process improvement for Hyperscale projects, with internal & external stakeholders; delivery training for project teams on process improvements and changes; work with internal teams to define navigation of and location of resources, aligned to global design processes within the company.
• Resource Management:
  Responsible for external resources where required to deliver complex and large strategic programs and controls.

• 5+ years experience preferred within the Data Centre space
• Diploma to a Bachelor s Degree preferred in building services, architectural, mechanical or electrical disciplines
• Managing Successful Programs Foundation certification preferred

The targeted pay ranges for this position by location are listed as follows. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience and/or education. The pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.

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.

United States - Other posted locations not specifically listed: 103, USD / Annual

United States - CA Non-Bay Area,…