Strategy Senior Analyst, Catalyst Team

Equinix, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Canada Core Benefits

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. in Toronto, Canada, seeks a Strategy Senior Analyst, Special Projects for the Catalyst team. This role partners with senior leaders to frame complex problems, run analyses, and deliver data-driven recommendations with actionable plans.

The position requires 3+ years in advisory work, strong synthesis, executive presence, and the ability to lead cross-functional workstreams from planning to execution within 3–6 month engagements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience; management consulting or internal consulting preferred.
• Proven success leading cross-functional projects.
• Results-driven problem solver with critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to synthesize, distill, and simplify information.
• Quick learner and ability to think on your feet.
• Solid executive presence and communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence.
• Able to navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to pivot between the big picture and the details.
• Tenacity to push through challenges and solve hard problems.

Responsibilities

• Select and apply problem-solving techniques. Independently execute analyses to identify root causes, connect data and qualitative inputs, and develop insights
• Identify risks, implications, and downstream impacts, balancing strategy, execution realities, and enterprise considerations
• Frame ambiguous problems, synthesize insights, and develop decision options with clear recommendations and outlined trade-offs
• Use core analysis and visualization tools effectively (e.g., Excel formulas and pivot tables; BI visualizations)
• Contribute to business cases and value tracking approaches, including inputs to benefits definition and measurement
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve ambiguity, align stakeholders, and converge on solutions, especially in time-sensitive or high-pressure environments
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments while maintaining a solution orientation
• Plan and facilitate discovery interviews (e.g., develop interview guides, lead discussions, synthesize themes) and conduct benchmarking using internal and external sources
• Clearly understands and communicates the vision and objectives of the engagement, providing clear day-to-day direction to their workstream team
• Connect disparate inputs and synthesize complexity in real-time, driving clarity, alignment and momentum
• Develop clear, executive-ready narratives that translate complex initiatives into a clear story tailored to the audience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate difficult messages constructively and active listening to accurately understand stakeholder perspectives
• Lead cross-functional workstreams end-to-end, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination
• Create, maintain and own core project management artifacts (e.g., charter, RAID log, project plan, governance) and establish working cadences
• Support change and adoption by creating stakeholder impact assessments, coordinating handover plans, and tracking adoption actions
• Tracks the project status. Identifies, monitors and escalates risks, actions and decisions
• Build credibility and trust with stakeholders quickly
• Regularly interact with and present to senior leaders (including VPs) and influence decision-making through data-driven storytelling
• Partner effectively across teams, demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and an enterprise mindset

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive presence

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Ambiguity tolerance

Problem solving

Synthesis & distillation

Quick learner

Influence

Tenacity

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

BI visualizations

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 career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. 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.

Job Summary

The Business Operations Catalyst team is Equinix’s internal consulting and sprint execution engine, partnering directly with senior leaders to solve the company’s most complex, high-impact enterprise problems. Catalyst engagements typically run 3-6 months, rapidly mobilizing cross‑functional teams to drive clarity, decisions, and actionable execution plans before transitioning ownership to the long‑term business owner.

A Strategy Senior Analyst, Special Projects in the Catalyst Team is an impact‑oriented problem solver who supports cross‑functional leaders to frame ambiguous business problems, conduct discovery and analysis, and translate insights into clear recommendations and action plans. This role independently executes discrete workstreams, builds simple models and visualizations, and drives adoption through sound project and change‑management practices.

This role requires strong synthesis capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to quickly connect dots across a diverse type of ambiguous, complex problems.

Responsibilities

Impact‑Oriented Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Select and apply problem‑solving techniques. Independently execute analyses to identify root causes, connect data and qualitative inputs, and develop insights

• Identify risks, implications, and downstream impacts, balancing strategy, execution realities, and enterprise considerations

• Frame ambiguous problems, synthesize insights, and develop decision options with clear recommendations and outlined trade‑offs

• Use core analysis and visualization tools effectively (e.g., Excel formulas and pivot tables; BI visualizations)

• Contribute to business cases and value tracking approaches, including inputs to benefits definition and measurement

Adaptable Leadership and Facilitation

• Facilitate cross‑functional discussions to resolve ambiguity, align stakeholders, and converge on solutions, especially in time‑sensitive or high‑pressure environments

• Ability to operate effectively in high‑pressure environments while maintaining a solution orientation

• Plan and facilitate discovery interviews (e.g., develop interview guides, lead discussions, synthesize themes) and conduct benchmarking using internal and external sources

Synthesis and Strategic Communication

• Clearly understands and communicates the vision and objectives of the engagement, providing clear day‑to‑day direction to their workstream team

• Connect disparate inputs and synthesize complexity in real‑time, driving clarity, alignment and momentum

• Develop clear, executive‑ready narratives that translate complex initiatives into a clear story tailored to the audience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate difficult messages constructively and active listening to accurately understand stakeholder perspectives

Program Ownership & Execution

• Lead cross‑functional workstreams end‑to‑end, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination

• Create, maintain and own core project management artifacts (e.g., charter, RAID log, project plan, governance) and establish working cadences

• Support change and adoption by creating stakeholder impact assessments, coordinating handover plans, and tracking adoption actions

• Tracks the project status. Identifies, monitors and escalates risks, actions and decisions

Trusted Partnership

• Build credibility and trust with stakeholders quickly

• Regularly interact with and present to senior leaders (including VPs) and influence decision‑making through data‑driven storytelling

• Partner effectively across teams, demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and an enterprise mindset

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

• 3+ years of relevant experience; management consulting or internal consulting preferred

• Proven success leading cross‑functional projects

• Results‑driven problem solver with critical thinking and analytical skills

• Ability to synthesize, distill, and simplify information

• Quick learner and ability to think on your feet

• Solid executive presence and communication skills

• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence

• Able to navigate ambiguity

• Ability to pivot between the big picture and the details

• Tenacity to push through challenges and solve hard problems

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

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 88,000 - 132,000 CAD / 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.

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.

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