Senior Manager, Data Center Operations

Equinix, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is seeking an EasternCluster Senior Manager to oversee retail and hyperscale sites in Australia. You will lead the Data Center Campus teams, coordinate 24/7 operations, and drive delivery of projects while ensuring safety, compliance, and performance against KPIs and SLAs.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with global teams to optimize resources and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Multi-site and/or large team leadership experience in Critical Environments.
• Demonstrated experience in Leadership / Management roles within a complex org structure.
• Diploma / Degree in Engineering or related industry field or relevant certifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delegates effectively to Managers and Supervisors (BR1, CA1, SY6, SY7, SY9).
• Mentors, trains and empowers leadership team to prioritize workload and manage risks.
• Manages a team of Data Center leaders responsible for 24/7 operational oversight of Campus sites.
• Communicates importance of working safely and high regard to human error avoidance.
• Manages budgets and allocates resources for projects and maintenance within Data Center Campus.
• Leads teams to meet Equinix standards, KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Customer focus

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Diploma / Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary:

The EasternCluster Senior Manager oversee4retails and 1 hyperscale sites(IBX)which are criticalto operationsofourAustralianbusinessandalsoour customers.

Performance byadvancingour companypriorities and maximizing value through effectiveuseof company resourcesisa must. TheCampusLead sets direction,anticipateschangeand adapts to complexities to meetcompany andcustomer expectations, including financial, service SLAs and the safety of our people.

Key responsibilities:

• Plans and delegates effectively to Managers and Supervisors (BR1, CA1, SY6, SY7, SY9))
• Mentors, trains and empowers leadershipteamto prioritize workloadand manage risks
• Manages a team of Data Center leaders responsible for the 24/7 operational oversite and direction ofCampusencompassing both technical and engineering disciplines
• Communicates importance of working safely, effectively and with high regard to human error avoidance
• Manages budgets, and implements resources to complete projects and maintenance within the Data CenterCampus
• Leads the teams to ensure completion to Equinix'srequiredstandards, KPI's and SLA's
• Ensures correct processes are followed and all documentation is complete
• Collaborates with leaders on broad-scale Regional and Global projects that have an impact on the business,working withcross-functionalteams,including Business Partners (Finance, IT, P&L) and general contractors (e.g., looking atlargebidsandprojects with high visibilityand greaterrisk)
• Communicates and coordinates activities and on-site staff during complex or severe customer-impacting incidents
• Makesrecommendations for incident resolution
• Provides collaborative relationships with customers, and customer support teams
• Display a Customer Centric mindset and ability to handle customer escalations
• Leads, manages, recruits, and develops staff across multiple Data Centers
• Actively contributes to and is a member of the AustralianOperations Leadership Team and AustralianRisk Council (ARC).

Qualifications, key skills and attributes:

• Multi-site and/or large team leadership experience in Critical Environments
• Demonstratedexperience in Leadership / Management roleswithin a complex org structure
• Diploma / Degree in Engineering or related industry field or relevant certifications and experience
• Deep understanding ofEquinixinfrastructure or related critical environmentsacross retail and hyperscale functions
• Dedication to deliveringa greatcustomer experienceand Effective presentation skills
• Experienced with budget management (headcount, capital, and expense management)
• Deepunderstandingofdesign documents, contracts, and technical information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Overtly collaborative and team-oriented mindset foraccomplishingcomplex goals
• High technical knowledge of computer software use (Microsoft applications & Email etc.)

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.