Director of Strategic Planning

　　Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating 250 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 Summary:

　　As the Director of Strategic Planning, you will be a key player in shaping the product strategy and roadmap for our dynamic Digital Services organization. Using your experience in cross-functional product, engineering, finance, and sales-facing roles within a large-scale, matrixed SaaS organization, you will play a meaningful role in driving roadmap visibility, aligning product and engineering teams, and supporting strategic decision-making as part of a two-phased planning and budgeting framework.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Develop and own the annual strategic planning mechanism for Digital Services, in alignment with overall business objectives and product/engineering leadership priorities.Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in product, finance, sales, marketing, and enablement to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to strategic planning.Partner with Data Science and Corporate Development teams to advise key business decisions and identify growth opportunities.Provide leadership and mentorship on financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.Partner with executive leadership to identify and evaluate critical initiatives, mergers, and acquisitions.Drive initiatives to improve overall organizational alignment within and outside Digital Services. Lead the annual goals planning mechanism, allowing teams to deliver SMART OKRs/Goals. This includes providing strategic leadership on goal instrumentation and tracking mechanismsCadence Establishment: Establish and maintain a structured cadence for product planning, roadmap reviews, prioritization, sprint cycles, and performance evaluations to drive accountability and clarityLead and continuously improve the product release framework and new product introduction standard processes alongside cross-functional collaborators.

　　Experience with the following highly preferred:

　　3-5 years of experience in cross-functional product management, product operations, finance, or revenue operations-facing roles within a large-scale, matrixed SaaS organization.Proven track record to lead and collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic environment.Strong financial modeling and analytical skills and proven track record to translate sophisticated data into actionable insights.Excellent communication and presentation skills, being able to convey financial information to both technical and non-technical partners.Strategic approach and a track record of contributing to organizational growth.

　　Qualifications

　　20+ years' experience preferredBachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

　　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.

　　The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

　　San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $179,000 to $304,000 per yearCalifornia (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $172,000 to $293,000 per yearColorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $159,000 to $271,000 per year

　　Our 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. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

　　USA Benefits eBook

　　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.

　　The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

　　San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $179,000 to $304,000 per yearCalifornia (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $172,000 to $293,000 per yearColorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $159,000 to $271,000 per year

　　Our 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. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

　　USA Benefits eBook