Project Manager, Equinix
Strategic Operations, Global Legal Operations & Strategic Services
Digital infrastructure company
Job no longer available
Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- The candidate will have experience leading transformation and project management efforts for cross functional teams (preferably Legal transformation), globally
- You will bring knowledge and credibility based on academic background and track record of successful project and change management delivery
- The successful candidate will be a collaborative partner, experienced facilitator, and a clear and effective communicator
- You will have consulting skills and data analysis capabilities
- Transformation, project management
- Strategic judgement and consultative mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong proficiency in MS PowerPoint / Excel / Project / Visio, SmartSheets, Confluence, Jira
- Developing and managing web-based (Intranet) content
- Ability to analyze data to deliver insights
- Facilitation up to VP level
- Presenting to large audiences, in trainings, town halls, summits
- Designing and delivering change management solutions, including experience in Legal departments preferred
- Global collaboration and communication experience particularly within a matrixed organization
- Working in fast-paced, dynamic organization with the ability to execute on changing priorities
- Conducting impact analysis, assessing change readiness and identifying key stakeholder
- Utilizing experience with large-scale organizational change efforts
- Active listening skills, positivity and empathy
- Influencing and inspiring others and moving toward a common vision and goal
- Being flexible and adaptable, handling VUCA challenges
- Proven years of transformation and project management experience working for large scale programs. Strong plus if in a professional services, law firm or law department environment
- Exposure to Legal technology implementation preferred (CLM, ELM etc.)
- Experience in corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions and strategic partnerships, merger and acquisition process is a strong plus
- Experience in supporting M&A integration coordination and project management is a strong plus
- Success at leading cross-functional workshops and alignment events
- Demonstrated success influencing senior leadership decision making, facilitating problem solving, and mediating conflict
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, work autonomously and be proactive with communications and task prioritization
- Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, law, or a related field. Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- JD, MBA or similar advance degree a strong plus
- Lean Six Sigma black belt certification or equivalent experience and/or Agile certification a strong plus
- PMP certification strongly preferred
- Exposure to agile methodology preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of value stream processes (e.g., lead-to-cash, source-to-pay)
What the job involves
- The Project Manager - Strategic Operations GLOSS will operate with enthusiasm, resilience and a results-oriented mindset, enabling momentum by driving key initiatives to completion and building followership quickly
- You will play a critical role in managing stakeholder expectations and communications
- Drive project execution, through a combination of project management support, self-service enablement and consulting, across the TMO project portfolio
- Enable self-service PM: develop standard PM tools, templates and guidance to assist teams in delivering small to medium projects
- For the Legal Department’s highest priority initiatives, lead the planning, execution and monitoring of those projects
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to ensure successful implementation within defined parameters
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as necessary to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes
- Engage with an owner’s mindset, ensuring project completion across necessary input from various departments and stakeholders
- Lead the planning, execution and monitoring of the Legal Department’s highest priority initiatives, which may include M&A integration projects. For the remaining initiatives (large majority), provide consultative project management support to project teams
- Own and maintain TMO tools
- Execute and/or coordinate TMO actions, with a focus on project management, across multiple ongoing projects
- Develop and maintain a transformation community
- Collaborate on and support Change Management strategy and execution
- TMO Support and Development: Partner with the TMO Leader to deploy and maintain the TMO support model, including the development/refinement of the (i) TMO scope (e.g., TMO processes, with a RACI breakdown) with a focus on project portfolio management system; (ii) TMO stakeholder engagement model; and (iii) TMO analytics & success program (e.g., dashboard and key success metrics)
- Data Management and Analytics: Utilize data analytics to provide actionable insights for decision-making and strategic planning
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with various departments, aligning legal operations with broader organizational objectives. Effectively communicate with stakeholders, translating complex legal and operational concepts into understandable terms
- Continual Learning and Industry Awareness: Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging innovations in legal operations. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance expertise and professional network
- Move easily between big picture thinking and detailed execution planning
- Anticipate stakeholder requirements; develop and present solutions
- Seamlessly integrate people, process and technology to the TMO strategy and execution plan
- Navigate the complexities of cross-functional, global and/or diverse teams and engagements
- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust
- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all
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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