Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy & Development
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 youbecause when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy & Development drives and supports Americas strategic planning, portfolio strategy, location strategy, asset management, strategic initiatives, and new business development. They are expected to build strong collaborative partnerships with many major, internal functions.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Strategy & Asset Management
- Develops asset management optimization and prioritization strategies, including expansion, contraction, disposition, and reconfiguration of sites
- Develops relative prioritization for both further investment in current footprints and for new potential geographic expansions
- Helps develop metro and regional capacity strategies and support capex forecasts on planned development
- Identifies and prioritizes development of new business cases for expansion
- Alongside internal business partners, prioritizes and ensures the timely investment roadmap for investment to refresh / upgrade sites, mindful of end-of-life infrastructure and mitigation of single points of failure
- Develop points of view and proposed action plans regarding metro- and site-level performance, include prioritization and roadmap of site closures and divestments; partnering with the PMO Office to onboard identified site migrations and exits into such processes
- Supports near- and long-term capacity plans and maintain inventory roadmaps
- Oversees the financial modeling and development of presentations
- Develops and presents investment proposals to executive management
- Reviews ad hoc financial analysis and supports investment analysis for other business units including M&A, Commercial Finance Business Development, and others
Strategic Planning and Development
Manages the annual strategic planning process in conjunction with the Regional and Corporate teams; leading key initiatives during the annual strategy planning processDevelops strategy / business cases for strategic initiatives, sells into organization, leads and manages cross-functional program teams, and raises / resolves issuesDrives competitive and market research to track and synthesize competitors / partners initiatives, key trends, and disruptions across the ecosystem (e.g., data centers, connectivity providers, independent power providers, hyperscalers, neo-clouds) to deliver insights that inform strategy and action-planning; partnering with global Market Intelligence team for researchEvaluates and (in some cases) spearheads corporate development opportunities, partnering with Finance, Marketing and other operating areasDevelops strategies to capture significant benefit from the proliferation of AI inferenceTakes on a wide variety of roles, depending on the projectDelivers presentations to senior management on key initiativesProject and Program Management
Works with leadership to identify business issues requiring project managementDevelops Executive staff and Board-level presentation materialsIdentifies, designs, prioritizes, manages and reports on complex strategic initiatives across the businessLeads efforts on internal consulting projects focused on new markets / products, growth initiatives and profitability improvementsRuns interdepartmental working group meetings with little or no supervisionHelps kick-off meetings and hosts sections of cross-departmental meetings as neededWorks with working group team members to identify, catalogue, document, and make recommendations to more senior team membersProvides summary notes and follow-up emails to working teamsJoint Ventures and M&A
Supports and, often, drives development of JV investment opportunities for growthSupports buyside and sellside M&A processes, as neededActively follows and analyzes deal activity in areas of interest to EquinixSupports development of operational models and synergy forecasts for targetsQualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA a plus7+ years of relevant business experience, preferably in Top tier Management consulting / Corporate Strategy / Corporate Development at a leading technology company preferredStrong preference for significant, relevant data center experienceThe targeted pay range for this position in the following location is :
United States - DE1 Denver : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 186,000 - 280,000 USD / Annual
United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 171,000 - 257,000 USD / Annual
United States - Ashburn Office AEO : 171,000 - 257,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. 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 relevant education and / or training.
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.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values : competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits : - Insurance : You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement : You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays : You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.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 the form.