Vice President of Information Technology, Equinix
Corporate Applications
$197-373k
+ Bonus, Salary dependent on location
Digital infrastructure company
Job no longer available
Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$197-373k
+ Bonus, Salary dependent on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- 15+ years of IT Enterprise Applications experience at a high-growth tech company, with a record of excellence of delivery in service to strategic business objectives
- In-depth knowledge of ERP, CRM, HR, and financial processes and systems, familiarity with modern software development methodologies, and substantial experience in designing, building, and successfully deploying cloud and integrated technology solutions to production
- Knowledge of Oracle finance technology platforms (Oracle cloud ERP experience will be a plus), Workday, ServiceNow, Anaplan, and equivalent applications
- High energy with executive presence and demonstrated success in building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing and collaborating in cross-functional, highly matrixed environments
- Strong listening, empathy, and effective response to business and IT context clearly articulate a vision and plan
- Thought leader, out of box thinker with the ability to creatively solve problems with limited resources and input, comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
- 10+ years of consulting experience and background preferred
- Experience with IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
- Fluency in Finance Accounting and FP&A functional processes, SOX controls and audit processes, and related ITGC, HR and employee enabling technologies, and other corporate technologies
- Strong business acumen and an understanding of product and technology transformation with effective agile development and thinking
- Excellent leadership capability to recruit, develop, inspire, and empower talent and build high-performing teams
- Proven ability to build an organization that is “in service to” our employees and customers while delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Experience leading a globally distributed organization and working with remote teams
- An authentic leader with humility, perseverance, drive, and demonstrable commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, helping Equinix build a culture where every employee can confidently say, “I’m Safe, I Belong, and I Matter.”
What the job involves
- A leadership role at Equinix means you will drive and collaborate on work that impacts the world
- 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
- The Vice President of Information Technology of Corporate Applications is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of all corporate applications within the enterprise
- The role reports to the CIO within the global IT organization and leads the IT teams responsible for applications technology services supporting Finance, HR, Legal, and XScale
- The role is part of the CIO executive leadership team. It will collaborate with internal IT teams, functional stakeholders, external vendors, and service providers to deliver and modernize application technology platforms
- The role partners with functional stakeholders, IT teams and partners to drive the technology strategy for corporate functions in alignment with IT and Business priorities
- This role requires a technologist who possesses extensive functional domain expertise, executive stakeholder relationship management skills, industry knowledge, execution excellence, a delivery mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency, and exceptional IT team leadership and communication skills
- In addition to executing on strategic business priorities, the role requires leadership skills to transform and modernize service delivery within IT, implementing a product operating model and agile execution
- Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy for corporate applications that aligns with the company's overall business objectives
- Drive innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the enterprise leverages the most effective solutions
- Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize technology initiatives to enhance business performance
- Partner with business leaders across various departments to understand and translate their needs into technical requirements and solutions
- Facilitate effective communication between IT and other business units to ensure alignment and support for corporate objectives
- Drive user adoption and satisfaction through effective change management, training, and support
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT professionals, including application developers, system analysts, and support staff
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and collaboration within the IT department
- Ensure effective resource allocation and project management to meet business needs and deadlines
- Oversee the lifecycle management of corporate applications, including selection, implementation, upgrades, and maintenance
- Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of all corporate applications
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective solutions and services
- Implement and manage IT governance processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, data security standards, and corporate policies
- Develop and manage budgets for corporate application projects and operations, ensuring cost efficiency and financial accountability
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of corporate applications
- Identify potential risks related to corporate applications and develop mitigation strategies
- Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place and regularly tested
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 HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Adaire Fox-Martin
(CEO & President)Prior to becoming CEO of Equinix in 2024, Adaire spent nearly 3 years at Google in various roles, including Head of Google Ireland and President of Google Cloud Go to Market. She also spent nearly 14 years at SAP and over 18 years at Oracle Corporation.
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