Senior Principal, Digital Strategy

Equinix; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital infrastructure company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Principal of Digital Strategy to ensure a clear and actionable digital strategy is in place. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in digital strategy roles, adept at aligning enterprise initiatives and driving measurable outcomes. This role offers competitive compensation and inclusive benefits, fostering a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital strategy or IT leadership roles.
• Proven success driving enterprise initiatives.
• Strong grasp of digital trends and delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine digital strategy with DIO leadership.
• Facilitate alignment across enterprise and functional strategies.
• Drive progress by removing roadblocks and clarifying ownership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Deep understanding of digital and technology

Analytical skills

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in relevant field

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.

A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. 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 Senior Principal of Digital Strategy is accountable for ensuring the Digital and Innovation Organization (DIO) has a clear, actionable digital strategy – and that we are making consistent progress against it. This leader drives alignment across DIO and business functions, facilitates execution of strategic initiatives, and ensures key decisions are made to keep momentum. They act as the connective tissue across teams, breaking down barriers, accelerating outcomes, and capturing value from our most critical priorities. This work ensures that digital investments are aligned to enterprise and functional goals, delivering measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Alignment

• Define, evolve, and continuously refine the digital strategy in partnership with DIO leadership team

• Ensure strategy goals are clearly articulated, aligned, and understood across teams

• Facilitate alignment between enterprise, DIO and functional strategies to ensure priorities are connected and resourced

• Serve as a strategic partner and sounding board to senior leaders to ensure focus, tradeoffs, and execution clarity

• Execution Enablement

• Drive progress on strategic initiatives by removing roadblocks, clarifying ownership, and accelerating decisions

• Monitor progress on functional and enterprise goals tied to the digital strategy and intervene where needed

• Coordinate across stakeholders to maintain momentum, ensure accountability, and sustain delivery cadence

• Ensure all employees across DIO have aligned their individual goals to DIO goals and objectives

• Value Realization & Performance

• Establish and oversee mechanisms to track progress against digital priorities, OKRs, and value outcomes

• Translate strategy into measurable goals and facilitate regular reporting to senior leaders

• Ensure digital initiatives are delivering expected value and enabling broader functional success

• Capture learning, codify best practices, and enable continuous improvement across programs and workstreams

• Leadership & Influence

• Act as trusted advisor to the DIO leadership team, helping shape decisions, priorities, and strategic direction

• Foster culture of accountability, clarity, and follow through across all digital and transformation efforts

• Champion collaboration and cross functional alignment across domains, programs, and platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital strategy, IT leadership, or transformation roles

• Proven success driving alignment, execution, and measurable progress on enterprise initiatives

• Strong grasp of digital trends and modern delivery methods (AI, ML, agile, product-led, etc.)

• Experience driving technology transformation across a global workforce

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in relevant field such as Computer Science, Business or Information Systems

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans

• Deep understanding of Digital and technology

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision making

• Skilled facilitator and influencer across technical and non-technical audiences

• Outcome oriented with strong business acumen

• Collaborative leader who builds trust and drives alignment

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience of performance metrics and reporting

• Ability to influence change across large organizations

• Deep understanding of business and IT strategy alignment

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 157,000 - 235,000 CAD / Annual

• United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.