Operations Programme Manager

Jobsatdubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PHI

23 days holiday

Restaurant tickets

ESPP

Growth opportunities

Training hub

Inclusive culture

EAP

Job summary

Equinix is seeking an Operations Programme Manager to support Global Design & Construction projects, coordinating with sponsors and country operations to ensure on-time delivery aligned with site needs. You will guide ground-up construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades, integrating risk management and change control across multiple teams.

You will collaborate with Data Center Operations, GDC, and external vendors to standardize processes, apply design standards, and drive

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction program/project management, preferably in data center environments.
• PM certification(s) is a plus.
• Mastery of standardized program/project management tools and templates.
• Extensive knowledge of data center operations and Equinix processes.

Responsibilities

• Supports broad construction/expansion roadmaps across GEM South sub-region.
• Collaborates with internal Design, Procurement, Operations and IT/Network teams.
• Reviews design packages and vendor selections to align with project scope.
• Manages risks, issues and changes using formal project management methods.
• Escalates design/scope gaps to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures Go-Live checklists and mobilization steps are executed on time.
• Losters learnings and implements improvements across projects.

Skills

Construction program management

Project management

PM certification

PM tools

Data center operations

Job description

Operations Programme Manager

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions.We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

Supports and follows-up Global Design & Construction (GDC) projects working with program sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure on-time completion according to design and site Operations needs.
Provides guidance on ground-up construction, remodeling, renovation, infrastructure upgrades and replacements projects to meet or exceed company expectations.

Coordinates the necessary resources in Operations, use formal processes and tools to manage resources, risks, problems and changes.

Works closely with Data Center Operations and GDC teams to ensure risks are mitigated and design standards are applied.
Supports the implementation of processes and procedures during all phases of new built-in collaboration with GDC team, providing guidance to country operations, addressing needs and requests.
Be the voice of the country operations team in GDC, especially when there are expansion projects in a live environment.
Leverage the sub-regional view/portfolio to help build consistency, anticipate some of the recurring issues, and apply lessons learned

Responsibilities

Program Management

• Supports Project Management in the broad roadmap of Construction/Expansion across the GEM South sub-region
• Works with numerous stakeholders, understands their needs and builds effective relationships
• Applies a range of approaches to planning and gathering information in which to develop/facilitate/lead more complex business cases, plans and schedules
• Review of design packages and vendor selection
• Uses a variety of communications methods to deliver information relevant to the audience and projects needs
• Has an approach to risk management that spans projects level up to strategic risk management where required
• Solve disputes successfully and independently. Identify GAPs with respect to the design & scope during all phases and escalate it to internal and external stakeholders and address any deviations or issues found that may impact future operations
• Collaborates all internal and external project team members including internal Design, Procurement, Operations, and IT/Network support teams to resolve complex matters
• Collaborates with multiple external vendors per project comprising General Contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc
• Collaborates with the Data Center Operations and GDC teamsto raise the proper CRs in the correct timeline

Project Management Processes & Procedure

• Implements the Lessons Learned according to established procedures. Leverage the sub-regional view/portfolio to build consistency, anticipate some of the recurring issues
• Acts as an escalation point to local Project Manager involved in GDC projects
• Reviews standards, processes and procedures with the purpose of continuous improvement.
• Provides recommendations and improvements and ensures that project deliveries complies with the project design, and Country Operations requirements and needs. Communicates project deviations and proposed changes to the GDC team and Country Operations teams
• Ensure the Mobilization checklist and the Ops part of the Go-Live checklist are implemented properly and on time

#BeTheLiaisonFor

• Fosters smooth information flows from any global project owner, not limited to the GDC team, to the GEM South Country Ops teams
• Feeds the GEM South Country Ops teams with ad hoc reporting for the project to be up to date, permanently and consistently reported back
• Is a natural go to person for anyone aiming at getting a given project overview (over the GEM South territory) at a glance, especially when expansion projects impact a live environment

Qualifications

• Proven year experience of Construction program / project management, ideally in the data center, alternatively in mission critical, IT, network sectors
• PM certification(s) is a plus
• Full mastery of standardized program / project management tools and templates
• Extensive knowledge of the processes, systems that underpin the Data Center business and more specifically the Equinix way to operate Design and Construction projects; and what are the main challenges and needs for Data Center Operations

Skills & Attributes

• Focus on results – establishing high standards for performance, setting goals and developing plans, following through and being accountable for results
• Competent in the use of planning tools, considers and develops cross functional plans
• Effectively communicates progress of programs / projects
• Ability to connect construction project outcomes with operational challenges and needs

What we’ll offer

• Comprehensive and market-competitive remuneration package
• Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
• You are entitled to 23 days holiday per annum in addition to any statutory holidays
• Restaurant Tickets and partly subsidised meals
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (‘ESPP’)
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Internal training/development hub with continuous formative plans available to all
• An inclusive, balanced and friendly culture with our embedded ethos in which to strive on
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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