Chief of Staff, Equinix
xScale
$177-298k
Salary dependent on location of candidate. + Bonus
Digital infrastructure company
Be an early applicant
Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$177-298k
Salary dependent on location of candidate. + Bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- The candidate will need to gain a deep understanding of the xScale business and the structure with JV partners
- The successful candidate will also demonstrate a strong ability to be self-starting, be process oriented, and must possess strong communication skills and data analytic/research skills
- Adaptable professional who can effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Strong ethical values who can inspire and lead by example
- Possesses a proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to self-start and adapt flexibly to changes in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead others where necessary in a matrixed team structure to achieve exceptional results
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Proficient in researching a wide range of topics, analyzing data, and using insights to drive decision-making
- Demonstrated project delivery experience, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional initiatives
- Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to execute measurable outcomes
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
- 15+ years experience preferred
What the job involves
- The Chief of Staff reports to the MD, xScale and is responsible for supporting the xScale leadership team in defining, planning, and overseeing the execution of business-critical initiatives
- The individual in this role will excel at collaboration, be outcome-oriented through others and establish trust-based relationships both internally and externally
- They will resolve complex situations and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, appropriately prioritizing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands
- This is a key role in the Leadership team – this person needs to be a future thinker - see around corners, can anticipate what’s coming and prepares the LT accordingly
- Help flex into the areas that need support at the right time, be an influential team member who excels at driving actions and fostering collaboration without relying on formal authority
- Provide insight and guidance across the broader xScale teams to ensure the effective and timely execution of business-critical initiatives
- Be a student and teacher of leadership – bring new methodologies in place to keep the leadership team performing at a high level
- The ability to see around corners: The foresight and strategic awareness to anticipate challenges and opportunities before they emerge, allowing for proactive decision-making and preparation
- Collaborate with the MD xScale, in partnership with xScale Leadership Team to identify and execute programs and projects with high-profile, business-critical dependencies and outcomes
- Facilitate forums like xScale Leadership Team, cross functional all staff calls, leadership team offsite extended leadership forums. Contribute to and provide preparation materials for xScale reviews. Build xScale contribution for other internal and external forums
- Act as a liaison to the executive team and stakeholder Chiefs of Staff to align and execute on strategic priorities, milestones, and deliverables. Work closely with xScale LT and provide input to JV Partners as required
- Collaborate across internal organizations to facilitate key initiatives that contribute to achieving the overall xScale objectives
- Develop and drive effective communications for the MD xScale, ensuring messaging is tailored for the intended audience (internal, customer, investor, analyst, media)
- Contribute to creating a variety of executive presentations, including PowerPoint materials, video scripts, articles, and other communication vehicles
- Provide regular updates to ensure teams work cohesively and achieve their shared goals in alignment with their objectives
- Encourage feedback from stakeholders and help manage expectations
- Be the Truth teller - elevate the unspoken voice, stitch together themes across the teams (internal, customer, investor, industry)
- Demonstrate expertise in defining business requirements and project plans to coordinate team execution
- Take responsibility for the program and/or project delivery of agreed initiatives containing multiple high-profile/business-critical dependencies
Our take
Equinix is a veteran player in the digital infrastructure market, connecting industry-leading organizations in finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare, and education.
The company provides a range of services within the categories of digital, support, data center, and interconnection, with capabilities including, for example, simplifying hybrid cloud deployments or securing on-site deployments. It has an extensive range of partners, granting its clients access to a vast range of industry-leading technologies atop its own offerings.
With a wide global presence, Equinix has secured a path to continued success by its ability to keep abreast of developments in the space. The company is comfortably positioned to remain a robust and leading player across multiple growth avenues and can be expected to make more smart developments and partnerships in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Equinix employees receive excellent health care and counseling plans that vary by country to ensure the well-being of you and your family. We offer paid vacations and holidays and encourage community involvement year-round via volunteer opportunities
- Spending time with your loved ones and taking care of your family are important. Equinix provides a range of country-specific programs that ensure you have the resources needed to thrive and manage your family’s needs
- Equinix offers different programs to help you build your financial security, make charitable donations and seek additional education. In many countries we also offer a flexible employee stock purchase plan
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Charles Meyers
(President & CEO (Not Founder))Former Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton, President and COO at BellSouth.net, and VP of Business and Corp Development at Internet Security Systems. Before becoming CEO of Equinix, they were a Senior Technology Executive and Fitness Entrepreneur at Life Restorations LLC and Group President of Messaging and Mobile Media at VeriSign.
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