Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy
equinixNew York (NY)
About the role
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
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
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
We are looking for smart, independent, and creative thinkers who are driven team players with a desire to deliver impact across EquinixRepeated 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 industriesBachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institutionAbility to independently draft and present client deliverables, recommendations, and communications strategiesProven track-record in framing and leading project management of cross-functional strategy initiativesDemonstrated ability to assess strategic initiatives, challenge initiative owners constructively, and drive execution feasibilityProven track record in providing novel and innovative solutions to complex or difficult strategic issuesSelf-motivated with a demonstrated ability to drive work through ambiguity in a dynamic, results-oriented environmentDeep analytical, problem-solving, and data-centric decision-making capabilities 7+ years’ professional experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or private equity. Technology industry experience preferred but not requiredStrong influencing skills, including building stakeholder relationships with senior leaders and demonstrated ability to shape strategic direction without direct authorityExperience in driving work within an enterprise-level strategic planning process
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