Senior Programs Director, xScale Deals

Equinix; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 195,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a highly organized Programs & Projects Director to lead large, complex data center deals. You will coordinate across Sales, Design & Construction, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment from qualification to contract signature.

You’ll excel in ambiguity, translate vast information into actionable insights, and influence without authority to drive on-time, within-budget outcomes. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program management, deal execution, or sales operations.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional initiatives.
• Familiarity with data center, infrastructure, or related industries preferred.
• Sales or commercial operations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex deal programs, coordinating across Sales, Design & Construction, Legal, and Operations from qualification through signature.
• Drive execution by improving deal cycle time and producing executive readouts.
• Influence and align stakeholders across matrixed teams to resolve conflicts and drive outcomes.
• Ensure risk, issue, and dependency tracking and proactive resolution throughout deals.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and simplifying processes.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Executive communication

Job description

Equinix is seeking a highly organized Programs & Projects Director to lead large, complex data center deals. You will coordinate across Sales, Design & Construction, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment from qualification to contract signature.

You’ll excel in ambiguity, translate vast information into actionable insights, and influence without authority to drive on-time, within-budget outcomes. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, global environment.