Senior Director, Process and Compliance

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

In dieser entscheidenden Führungsposition bei einem weltweit führenden Unternehmen im Bereich digitale Infrastruktur sind Sie verantwortlich für die Gewährleistung von Betriebseffizienz und regulatorischer Compliance in einer dynamischen Umgebung. Sie werden die globalen Prozesse und Standards gestalten, implementieren und überwachen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Infrastruktur mit höchster Zuverlässigkeit und Integrität betrieben wird. Ihre strategische Führung wird entscheidend sein, um Innovationen voranzutreiben und die Leistung zu optimieren. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Prozessoptimierung und Compliance haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit, Ihre Expertise in einem zukunftsorientierten Unternehmen einzubringen.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 10 Jahre Erfahrung in Betrieb und Compliance, davon 5 Jahre in Führungspositionen.
• Starke Kenntnisse in Prozessdesign und Optimierung in Engineering und Operations.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Implementierung von globalen Prozessen und Standards für Datenzentren.
• Überwachung der Einhaltung von Branchenstandards und lokalen Vorschriften.

Skills

Prozessdesign

Compliance Management

Datenzentrum Infrastruktur

Stakeholder Management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Master in Operations Management

Tools

Audit Management Systeme

Compliance Tracking Systeme

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Senior Director, Process and Compliance, Slough

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Client:

Equinix

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operatingover 260 data centersacross 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.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. 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

The Senior Director of Process and Compliance is a crucial leadership role within Equinix Operations, aimed at upholding and advancing the organization’s commitment to operational excellence, regulatory adherence, and industry-leading availability across our global data center portfolio. This position ensures that the company’s mission-critical infrastructure operates with unmatched reliability, efficiency, and integrity. The roledrives global processes, policies, standards, and performance across our facilities, ensuring that our sites comply with local laws and regulations while maintaining industry standards and certifications. It is key to guaranteeing that Equinix's policies and processes are well-developed, distributed, and governed, with performance continuously monitored to drive improvement and reduce risk.

This position requires a strategic leader who can collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to maintain our reputation for excellence while fostering innovation and scalability in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

Global process, policy, and standards, including process library

Design, implement, and maintain policies and standards for engineering and operations processes, aligning them with industry best practices

Standardize processes across global data center operations to ensure consistency, scalability, and operational reliability

Oversee documentation, staff training, and communication of policies to guarantee organization-wide understanding and adoption

Regularly update process standards to incorporate technological advancements and evolving operational needs

Maintain structured process library and collaboration platform as the single source of truth, including ensuring accessibility to all staff

Process Performance, Analytics, and Intelligence

Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering and operations processes

Implement monitoring systems to identify performance gaps and execute corrective actions as needed

Ensure process performance are collected, measured, and reportable across all regions

Identify and address process inefficiencies or failures, ensuring long-term solutions

Translates performance results into actionable programs to support continuous process creation and improvements

Informed by business strategies and regional needs, establish global standards where they are most needed and impactful to the business

Industry Standards and Compliance

As the face of Global Compliance to Operations leadership and facility staff, this role implements and oversees the global compliance strategy and programs

Ensure compliance with key industry standards, such as ISO, SSAE, PCIDSS, NIST, HIPPA, etc, Uptime Institute, and applicable local and international regulations

Proactively monitor regulatory changes and industry trends, adapting policies and practices to maintain full compliance

Lead internal audits, external assessments, and certification processes to validate adherence to standards and compliance requirements

Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and industry auditors, ensuring clear and effective communication

Maintain compliance in reference to local laws & legislations while minimizing negative effects on local operations

Continuous monitoring of operational risks and mitigation activities

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to optimize processes and eliminate inefficiencies

Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by promoting data-driven decision-making and innovative problem-solving

Identify opportunities for automation, process re-engineering, or technology enhancements to boost operational performance

Benchmark processes against industry standards and internal goals, ensuring sustained competitive advantage

Integration M&A Playbook & Compliance

Partners with regional execution team to ensure that due diligence exercises are comprehensively executed during M&A process

During integration and beyond, ensures global, regional, and local compliance requirements are fulfilled at acquired sites using an established playbook

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years in operations, compliance, or a related field, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity focused on standards and compliance

Deep experienceof process design andoptimization in Engineering and Operations science

Proven leadership incompliance, audits, and certification in a global context

Strong expertise indata center infrastructure andoperational process

Experience leadinglarge-scale operational teams across multiple geographies

Strong background in process monitoring and controls. Knowledge of data center industry standards and regulatory frameworks preferred

Familiarity with compliance tracking, audit management, and reporting systems

Excellentstakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Strong people leadership skills, with demonstrated success in developing future leaders and managing globally dispersed teams

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred

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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.