Chief of Staff, Equinix

• This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in ambiguity, excels at multi-threaded problem solving, and can seamlessly shift between strategic advising and hands-on execution across two distinct but interdependent functions
• Significant experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or related leadership roles, typically 10+ years of experience
• Proven success managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority

Desirable

• You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work
• We are seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to support two senior leaders: the Head of Global Real Estate and the Head of Global Energy
• This role serves as a strategic and operational force multiplier, enabling both leaders to scale impact, drive disciplined execution, and maintain alignment across complex, globally distributed portfolios
• The Chief of Staff will operate at the intersection of enterprise strategy, capital-intensive operations, risk management, and organizational effectiveness, translating high-level priorities into cohesive plans while removing friction across teams
• Partner with the Real Estate and Global Energy leaders to shape and refine functional strategies aligned to enterprise priorities
• Translate strategic intent into roadmaps, OKRs, and multi-year investment plans
• Own visibility into cross-functional initiatives and capital portfolios
• Lead annual and quarterly planning and strategy review cycles
• Design and maintain effective operating cadences for both leadership teams
• Drive execution discipline, accountability, and decision-making rigor
• Improve cross-functional processes spanning finance, legal, sustainability, and operations
• Build dashboards covering cost, schedule, risk, and performance metrics
• Reinforce governance for capital investments and compliance-sensitive initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to both leaders on strategy, priorities, and organizational health
• Support preparation for executive and team engagements
• Amplify focus on highest-value work and decision clarity
• Partner with peer Chiefs of Staff across the enterprise
• Develop executive-ready communications and presentations
• Represent leaders in meetings to maintain momentum when needed
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Enable organizational clarity through effective internal communication