Corporate Strategy, Senior Manager

Equinix; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Senior Corporate Strategy leader to shape and direct multi-year strategy execution. You will translate long-term aims into actionable roadmaps and work with the CSO and executives to align capital, people, and initiatives across the enterprise.

This role is pivotal in balancing organic growth with strategic ventures and requires broad influence across functions and regions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise planning, complex financial modeling, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years’ professional experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or private equity. Technology industry experience preferred but not required
• Experience in driving work within an enterprise-level strategic planning process
• Repeated experience building complex financial models, forecasting corporate performance and decision implications across multi-year horizons at large enterprises (e.g., Fortune 500, Forbes Global 2000). Preference for experience with capex intensive industries
• Proven track-record in framing and leading project management of cross-functional strategy initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to assess strategic initiatives, challenge initiative owners constructively, and drive execution feasibility
• Strong influencing skills, including building stakeholder relationships with senior leaders and demonstrated ability to shape strategic direction without direct authority
• Proven track record in providing novel and innovative solutions to complex or difficult strategic issues
• Ability to independently draft and present client deliverables, recommendations, and communications strategies
• Deep analytical, problem-solving, and data-centric decision-making capabilities
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to drive work through ambiguity in a dynamic, results-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Shaping enterprise strategy — Connect the dots across long and short-term enterprise-wide strategies to drive coherent choices; requires an in-depth understanding of Equinix’s market position and growth levers across multiple time horizons
• Support the Corporate Strategy team and adjacent functions in designing and implementing improvements to the enterprise-level strategic planning process.
• Act as a key thought partner to the CSO and functional leaders, contributing insights on business, technology, and operational strategy
• Work collaboratively across functions and regions to prioritize and manage a portfolio of critical strategic initiatives on an on-going basis
• Managing strategic decisioning — Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives, providing thought leadership and constructive challenge to optimize business initiatives
• Oversee financial and business performance analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making and setting of clear KPIs
• Work closely with other central corporate functions to establish and manage efficient communications and discussions with the executive team on critical strategy topics
• Defining the enterprise operating plan — Collaborate with central functions to build, maintain, and leverage financial models to make key strategic decisions and integrate implications into long-term forecasts
• Synthesize long-term market forces and short-term strategic decisions to continuously evaluate growth drivers
• Monitor execution performance against strategic decisions and assumptions to diagnose potential challenges and recommend course corrections
• Supporting capital allocation and strategic ventures — Partner with enterprise leadership to help guide Equinix's capital deployment in support of the enterprise operating plan of record; requires close coordination across strategy, finance, and investment stakeholders
• Support the development of pipeline strategy and capital allocation frameworks that inform where and how Equinix invests across its portfolio
• Bring an enterprise strategy lens to key investment trade-offs, ensuring capital deployment decisions remain aligned with long-term growth priorities and return expectations
• Support the identification, evaluation, and development of strategic venture opportunities that extend Equinix's growth beyond organic levers, contributing to the strategic and financial thesis underpinning new venture opportunities in close partnership with Corporate Development and other functional leaders

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

7+ years experience

Strategy planning

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Data-driven decisions

Ambiguity management

Problem solving

Independent drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tools

Forecasting

Excel

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.

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

You will be a key contributor in shaping and directing the execution of Equinix’s enterprise strategy. Partnering closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and the executive team, this individual will focus on the translation of the long-term strategy into a clear, actionable, and measurable multi-year strategic roadmap. We are looking for an all-star contributor to the Corporate Strategy team with experience in cross-functional strategy formulation and strategic planning at large enterprises. You will work closely with key leaders across all functions within Equinix and support the executive team’s strategy agenda across short and long-term horizons. This will involve identifying and managing key trade-offs in how we define our most promising growth levers at an enterprise level, as well as evaluating the corresponding capital allocation decisioning across both organic and inorganic avenues. This role works at the core of Equinix as part of the Corporate Strategy team. This is a fast-paced, high-growth team tasked with leading change in the way Equinix maps its company strategy through a critical inflection point in our industry. We are looking for smart, independent, and creative thinkers who are driven team players with a desire to deliver impact across Equinix. Our team is filled with thoughtful problem solvers who enjoy helping each other achieve and develop. Weembrace diversity in thought and are committed to providing an equitable work environment.

Responsibilities

Shaping enterprise strategy

• Connect the dots across long and short-term enterprise-wide strategies to drive coherent choices; requires an in-depth understanding of Equinix’s market position and growth levers across multiple time horizons
• Support the Corporate Strategy team and adjacent functions in designing and implementing improvements to the enterprise-level strategic planning process.
• Act as a key thought partner to the CSO and functional leaders, contributing insights on business, technology, and operational strategy
• Work collaboratively across functions and regions to prioritize and manage a portfolio of critical strategic initiatives on an on-going basis

Managing strategic decisioning

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives, providing thought leadership and constructive challenge to optimize business initiatives
• Oversee financial and business performance analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making and setting of clear KPIs
• Work closely with other central corporate functions to establish and manage efficient communications and discussions with the executive team on critical strategy topics

Defining the enterprise operating plan

• Collaborate with central functions to build, maintain, and leverage financial models to make key strategic decisions and integrate implications into long-term forecasts
• Synthesize long-term market forces and short-term strategic decisions to continuously evaluate growth drivers
• Monitor execution performance against strategic decisions and assumptions to diagnose potential challenges and recommend course corrections

Supporting capital allocation and strategic ventures

• Partner with enterprise leadership to help guide Equinix's capital deployment in support of the enterprise operating plan of record; requires close coordination across strategy, finance, and investment stakeholders
• Support the development of pipeline strategy and capital allocation frameworks that inform where and how Equinix invests across its portfolio
• Bring an enterprise strategy lens to key investment trade-offs, ensuring capital deployment decisions remain aligned with long-term growth priorities and return expectations
• Support the identification, evaluation, and development of strategic venture opportunities that extend Equinix's growth beyond organic levers, contributing to the strategic and financial thesis underpinning new venture opportunities in close partnership with Corporate Development and other functional leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• 7+ years’ professional experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or private equity. Technology industry experience preferred but not required
• Experience in driving work within an enterprise-level strategic planning process
• Repeated experience building complex financial models, forecasting corporate performance and decision implications across multi-year horizons at large enterprises (e.g., Fortune 500, Forbes Global 2000). Preference for experience with capex intensive industries
• Proven track-record in framing and leading project management of cross-functional strategy initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to assess strategic initiatives, challenge initiative owners constructively, and drive execution feasibility
• Strong influencing skills, including building stakeholder relationships with senior leaders and demonstrated ability to shape strategic direction without direct authority
• Proven track record in providing novel and innovative solutions to complex or difficult strategic issues
• Ability to independently draft and present client deliverables, recommendations, and communications strategies
• Deep analytical, problem-solving, and data-centric decision-making capabilities
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to drive work through ambiguity in a dynamic, results-oriented environment

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

• United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 186,000 - 280,000 USD / Annual
• United States - Denver Office DEO : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual
• United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual
• United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 171,000 - 257,000 USD / Annual
• Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 139,000 - 209,000 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.

• 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 Affiliation? 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.

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