Corporate Strategy Manager

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You will be responsible for understanding evolving client needs in AI and digital infrastructure, networking and data center space; staying on top of competitor offerings and market trends, influencing product and business strategy / roadmap, product portfolio / feature specification, and helping leadership to make prioritization decisions. We are looking for a team member who brings expertise in product strategy / AI infrastructure / cloud / networking, who can grow and become the go-to thought partner of senior leaders in our Global Markets and Products Organization (GMPO).

We are looking for an all-star contributor for the Corporate Strategy team to help us drive the next wave of growth at Equinix. This role will sit at the intersection between product / technology and strategy. As part of the team, you will be responsible for developing a long-term outlook for our products and global markets, supporting critical decision making, and ensuring Equinix maintains a strong competitive edge in strategy and execution.

You will be working at the core of Equinix, with the Chief Strategy Officer, Senior Director / Strategy Partner for GMPO, and other senior leaders in the compilation and analysis of strategy, M&A, Real Estate, long term capital and operating budget allocation, new market entry, technology assessment, future of data center, and other corporate strategy initiatives for the company. This role gives you a bird's eye view of the entire company and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.

This is a fast-paced, high-growth team - we are looking for smart, independent creative thinkers, who are driven team players and want to deliver impact across Equinix. Ours is a team of people who thrive in solving the most important problems for the organization, and who enjoy working together and helping each other achieve and develop. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic

• Become the thought partner of the senior leadership at Equinix, in particular GMPO business leaders

• Advance the corporate strategy team on product strategy, market evolution, AI and technology knowledge through research and expert interviews

• Maintain a longer-term outlook to identify risks and opportunities, making sure that we don't let the urgent crowd out the important BAU

• Gather and analyze large amounts of information expeditiously; develop compelling and insightful strategic recommendations for leadership, focused on AI infrastructure, networking and data center product strategy, and key markets for Equinix across the globe

• Annual strategic planning process: Collaborate with senior leaders across products and regional leaders to set OKRs and support them with initiative design and sequencing

• Strategy presentations: CEO and board material creation

• Coach peer and junior colleagues where applicable

Ad-hoc

• Develop memo/white paper on emerging market trend or competitor dynamic

• Design and lead (when applicable) high profile cross-functional initiatives (e.g., Private AI product strategy)

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in product strategy, technology focused growth strategy, or business development at a data center/digital infrastructure, technology or management consulting firm preferred

• Work experience in or consulting for SaaS, Software Defined Infrastructure, Networking, IaaS/GPUaaS and/or Data Center infrastructure

• Experience in metro level growth strategy for data centers, industry / segment marketing, competitor intelligence / market scan, commercial optimization would be directly applicable

• Passion and aptitude for analytical rigor and creating an independent point of view, an ability to multitask, high standards of excellence and a desire to 'get things done'

• Talent for building relationships and alignment across different stakeholders and working with senior leaders

• Proven track record of delivery in different context

• Growth focused mindset

• Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent background preferred

• Specific areas of knowledge or technical experience in AI infrastructure and networking preferred

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

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $139,000 to $209,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

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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 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.