Public policy Jobs in Richardson, TX

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A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. 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

We are looking for a Director, Regulatory and Public Policy Operational Strategy to play a pivotal role as a strategic enabler for the Global Regulatory and Public Policy Office (GRPO) , aligning Equinix's regulatory strategy and public policy frameworks to enable its business priorities in rapidly evolving regulatory and public policy landscapes worldwide.

Reporting to the head of GRPO, you will play a key enablement role and work closely in partnership with the Global Regulatory Office (GRO) and the Public Policy and Government Affairs team (PPGA) to comprehensively understand regulatory and public policy landscape shifts worldwide and identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and opportunities to Equinix's business, with the main objective of enabling Equinix to achieve its business priorities while ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background and skills in regulatory and public policy strategic analysis, project management, and communications with senior business stakeholders . The ability to distil and communicate complex issues, risk scenarios, impacts and mitigation plans to internal and external stakeholders at all levels will be essential. The candidate will also be expected to stay up to date with regulatory and public policy trends in the data center industry. Other key skills for success in this role include : attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to influence and lead teams without direct authority.

If you are passionate about helping businesses navigate uncertainty and build resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Regulatory and Policy Operational Strategy

• Collaborate with the GRO and PPGA teams to stay abreast of evolving regulatory and public policy landscape shifts worldwide, proactively identifying potential risks and opportunities to Equinix's business and formulating strategies to mitigate and manage risk.
• Collaborate with Equinix operational business units to quantify business impact of risks, and costs of implementing mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with external consultants to develop company-wide initiatives to implement Equinix's regulatory and public policy strategy across all levels of the organization globally.

Engagement with Regulatory / Policy and Business Stakeholders

Project Management

Qualifications

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