Director, Global Onsite Power & Grid Strategy

Equinix; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Director of Onsite Power Generation to lead the enterprise strategy for behind-the-meter and co-sited power across its global data center footprint. The role defines how onsite power accelerates capacity deployment, resiliency, and sustainability while optimizing total cost of ownership.

The Director will build a globally consistent operating model and collaborate with regional teams to implement it, balancing speed, uptime, and risk in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in data center energy, mission-critical infrastructure, distributed generation, or related field.
• Leadership of complex cross-functional programs across regions or business units.

Responsibilities

• Own and refine the global onsite power generation strategy across the portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a consistent OSPG playbook including screening, architectures, and contracting.
• Partner with regional teams to adapt strategy to local market conditions while maintaining global consistency.
• Establish a global pipeline and governance cadence for opportunities based on capacity, resiliency, and economics.
• Ensure OSPG solutions integrate with data center planning, capacity, and critical-facility requirements.
• Lead strategic negotiations with developers, IPPs, OEMs, utilities, and investors.

Skills

Data center energy

Mission-critical infra

Distributed generation

Power project development

Infrastructure strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Equinix is seeking a Director of Onsite Power Generation to lead the enterprise strategy for behind-the-meter and co-sited power across its global data center footprint. The role defines how onsite power accelerates capacity deployment, resiliency, and sustainability while optimizing total cost of ownership.

The Director will build a globally consistent operating model and collaborate with regional teams to implement it, balancing speed, uptime, and risk in mission-critical environments.