Corporate Strategy Manager, Equinix
$139-209k
Salary based on USD and may vary in further locations
Digital infrastructure company
Open for applications
Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$139-209k
Salary based on USD and may vary in further locations
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years’ experience in product strategy, technology focused growth strategy, or business development at a data center/digital infrastructure, technology or management consulting firm preferred
- Work experience in or consulting for SaaS, Software Defined Infrastructure, Networking, IaaS/GPUaaS and/or Data Center infrastructure
- Experience in metro level growth strategy for data centers, industry / segment marketing, competitor intelligence / market scan, commercial optimization would be directly applicable
- Passion and aptitude for analytical rigor and creating an independent point of view, an ability to multitask, high standards of excellence and a desire to ‘get things done’
- Talent for building relationships and alignment across different stakeholders and working with senior leaders
- Proven track record of delivery in different context
- Growth focused mindset
- Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent background preferred
- Specific areas of knowledge or technical experience in AI infrastructure and networking preferred
What the job involves
- You will be responsible for understanding evolving client needs in AI and digital infrastructure, networking and data center space; staying on top of competitor offerings and market trends, influencing product and business strategy / roadmap, product portfolio / feature specification, and helping leadership to make prioritization decisions
- We are looking for a team member who brings expertise in product strategy / AI infrastructure / cloud / networking, who can grow and become the go-to thought partner of senior leaders in our Global Markets and Products Organization (GMPO)
- We are looking for an all-star contributor for the Corporate Strategy team to help us drive the next wave of growth at Equinix
- This role will sit at the intersection between product / technology and strategy
- As part of the team, you will be responsible for developing a long-term outlook for our products and global markets, supporting critical decision making, and ensuring Equinix maintains a strong competitive edge in strategy and execution
- You will be working at the core of Equinix, with the Chief Strategy Officer, Senior Director / Strategy Partner for GMPO, and other senior leaders in the compilation and analysis of strategy, M&A, Real Estate, long term capital and operating budget allocation, new market entry, technology assessment, future of data center, and other corporate strategy initiatives for the company
- This role gives you a bird’s eye view of the entire company and the ability to work collaboratively across functions
- This is a fast-paced, high-growth team - we are looking for smart, independent creative thinkers, who are driven team players and want to deliver impact across Equinix
- Ours is a team of people who thrive in solving the most important problems for the organization, and who enjoy working together and helping each other achieve and develop
- We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment
- Become the thought partner of the senior leadership at Equinix, in particular GMPO business leaders
- Advance the corporate strategy team on product strategy, market evolution, AI and technology knowledge through research and expert interviews
- Maintain a longer-term outlook to identify risks and opportunities, making sure that we don’t let the urgent crowd out the important BAU
- Gather and analyze large amounts of information expeditiously; develop compelling and insightful strategic recommendations for leadership, focused on AI infrastructure, networking and data center product strategy, and key markets for Equinix across the globe
- Annual strategic planning process: Collaborate with senior leaders across products and regional leaders to set OKRs and support them with initiative design and sequencing
- Strategy presentations: CEO and board material creation
- Coach peer and junior colleagues where applicable
- Develop memo/white paper on emerging market trend or competitor dynamic
- Design and lead (when applicable) high profile cross-functional initiatives (e.g., Private AI product strategy)
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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