Senior Director, Global Operations Architecture

Equinix, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 224,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

US Benefits

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is seeking a visionary Sr Director, Domain Chief Architect for Global Operations to define target-state architecture for end-to-end data center lifecycle processes.

This leader will bridge physical infrastructure, data, and digital platforms to create an integrated operating model across design to capacity, order to fulfillment, and operate to optimize. The role demands defining capabilities, governance, and roadmaps, with emphasis on AI-driven insights, data quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or related leadership
• 7+ years supporting data centers, cloud infrastructure, AI infrastructure, or large-scale operational environments
• Proven experience defining and executing North Star architecture across complex business and technology ecosystems
• Experience leading enterprise-scale modernization and platform transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the North Star architecture across Design to Capacity, Order to Fulfillment, and Operate to Optimize
• Establish business capability models, architecture principles, technology standards, and multi-year platform roadmaps
• Define system-of-record strategies, canonical data models, integration architecture, and target-state application landscapes
• Lead architecture governance, solution reviews, technology evaluations, and build-versus-buy decisions
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and strategic technology direction
• Enable AI-driven decision intelligence through scalable data, integration, and platform architectures
• Drive data quality, governance, and trusted operational data as foundational capabilities across the Global Operations domain

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Domain Architecture

Solution Architecture

Platform Architecture

Digital Transformation

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

AI/Data Integration

Education

Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Equinix, Inc. is seeking a visionary Sr Director, Domain Chief Architect for Global Operations to define target-state architecture for end-to-end data center lifecycle processes.

This leader will bridge physical infrastructure, data, and digital platforms to create an integrated operating model across design to capacity, order to fulfillment, and operate to optimize. The role demands defining capabilities, governance, and roadmaps, with emphasis on AI-driven insights, data quality, and