Chief of Staff Cro Xscale

**Who are we?**

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

**Job Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Provide insight and guidance across CRO xScale and extended xScale teams to ensure the effective and timely execution of business-critical initiatives
- Be a student and teacher of leadership - bring new methodologies in place to keep the leadership team performing at a high level
- The ability to see around corners: The foresight and strategic awareness to anticipate challenges and opportunities before they emerge, allowing for proactive decision-making and preparation

Planning and Execution
- Collaborate with the SVP, CRO xScale, in partnership with the Leadership Team to identify and execute programs and projects with high-profile, business-critical dependencies and outcomes
- Design forums and cadences that bring CRO xScale, Global CRO organization and extended xScale teams along the growth journey in xScale business. This will include but not limited to facilitation in functional offsites, extended leadership forums, and rhythm of business. Contribute to and provide preparation materials for CRO xScale reviews. Build CRO xScale contribution for other internal and external forums
- Act as a liaison to the executive team and stakeholder Chiefs of Staff to align and execute on strategic priorities, milestones, and deliverables. Work closely with CRO xScale Leadership Team, CRO Leadership team and cross functional xScale/CRO functions
- Collaborate across internal organizations to facilitate key initiatives that contribute to achieving the overall CRO xScale objectives

Communications
- Develop and drive effective communications for the SVP, CRO xScale, ensuring messaging is tailored for the intended audience (internal, customer, investor, analyst, media)
- Contribute to creating a variety of executive presentations, including PowerPoint materials, video scripts, articles, and other communication vehicles
- Provide regular updates to ensure teams work cohesively and achieve their shared goals in alignment with their objectives
- Encourage feedback from stakeholders and help manage expectations
- Be the Truth teller - elevate the unspoken voice, stitch together themes across the teams (internal, customer, investor, industry)

Project / Program Delivery
- Demonstrate expertise in defining business requirements and project plans to coordinate team execution
- Take responsibility for the program and/or project delivery of agreed initiatives containing multiple high-profile/business-critical dependencies

**Qualifications**
- Adaptable professional who can effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Strong ethical values who can inspire and lead by example
- Possesses a proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to self-start and adapt flexibly to changes in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead others where necessary in a matrixed team structure to achieve exceptional results
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Proficient in researching a wide range of topics, analyzing data, and using insights to drive decision-making
- Demonstrated project delivery experience, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional and cross regions initiatives
- Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to execute measurable outcomes
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
- 15+ years experience preferred

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual

United States - Ashburn Office AEO : 191,000 - 287,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 157,000 - 235,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.**The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs.** Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

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