Vice President, Head of Digital - Global Data Center Operations

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Job Summary

The Head of Digital for Global Operations is a strategic and outcome-focused Product and Engineering executive responsible for leading the vision, strategy, and delivery of end-to-end digital platform and solutions to support the data center operations function across all three regions. This is the organization responsible for building and operating our world-class data centers across all three regions.

With Equinix investing heavily in physical infrastructure, this role is central to maximizing the productivity of that team and creating a world-class experience for our engineers and customers with digital twins of our entire data center estate, automation of the full lifecycle of design, build, operate and optimized with end-to-end accountability for delivering modern, efficient, secure, and scalable platforms that enable operational excellence, infrastructure resilience, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness across our global footprint. The opportunity to delight our customers is immense in this area

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Strategic partner to Global Operations organization, spanning Field Operations, Global Design and Construction, Energy (Power) and Operations Excellence, to define and execute a product and platform strategy that supports infrastructure modernization, performance optimization and global expansion
• Translate infrastructure goals-such as uptime, energy efficiency, automation, and lifecycle management-into a product roadmap that enables scale, visibility, and operational control
• Ensure alignment with enterprise-wide architecture, cybersecurity, sustainability, and cloud strategies

Product Ownership and Execution

• Own the full product lifecycle for all digital solutions enabling infrastructure operations-including data center management platforms, asset tracking, monitoring and telemetry systems, capacity planning tools, and automation frameworks
• Build and lead a high-performing product team to drive innovation, agile delivery, and measurable outcomes
• Prioritize features and investments based on business value, ROI, and stakeholder input, ensuring transparency and alignment

Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership

• Serve as the digital thought partner and liaison between operations function leaders and the Digital & Innovation team
• Understand user needs across business units, functions, and geographies to ensure digital products drive measurable improvements in service delivery and operational effectiveness
• Lead change management and user adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation and business value realization

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation, intelligent workflows, predictive analytics, and self-service capabilities to simplify processes and enhance decision-making
• Foster innovation in areas such as workforce planning, financial forecasting, compliance tracking, and operational service delivery
• Keep pace with emerging enterprise technologies and regulatory trends to ensure platforms remain compliant, modern, and resilient

People Leadership

• Build, coach and expand the customer enablement digital team to support the business' success

Qualifications

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Strong intellect, ideally with a bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced is highly advantageous
• 15+ years of experience in product management, digital transformation or technology leadership with at least 5 years in a senior technology leadership role
• Deep understanding of global infrastructure operations, data center environments, and related operational systems and tools
• Proven experience delivering digital solutions for mission-critical environments with high demands on uptime, security, and compliance
• Familiarity with infrastructure management platforms, DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Configuration Management Database (CMDB), automation tools, and real-time telemetry systems

Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset and a passion for innovation.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner effectively with executive stakeholders, especially in complex, matrixed organizations.

• Excellent problem-solving ability to understand business stakeholder needs, drive prioritization, and deliver systems
• Adept at inspiring behavior change through motivating teams, planning initiatives, designating priorities, and being decisive when faced with ambiguity
• Ability to provide thought leadership, think strategically and effectively communicate vision and influence across the organization
• Ability to be data driven, decisive, execution-focused and results-oriented to ensure strategy translates to outcomes

Leadership characteristics

• Product / engineering mindset with passion and experience in major transformations at a global scale across cultures, in a matrix driven org.
• Leads with a global mindset, across cultures, in a highly matrixed, relationship and consensus-driven environment
• Cultivates Innovation - Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Fosters a climate where innovation can thrive. Encourages innovative risk taking and embraces failure as a part of innovation

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

United States - Ashburn Lerner Office : 274,000 - 410,000 USD / Annual

United States - Denver Office DEO : 260,000 - 390,000 USD / Annual

United States - Houston Office HOO : 260,000 - 390,000 USD / Annual

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 276,000 - 414,000 USD / Annual

United States - Chicago Office CHO : 274,000 - 410,000 USD / Annual

United States - Tampa Office TAO : 260,000 - 390,000 USD / Annual

United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 274,000 - 410,000 USD / Annual

United States - Atlanta 1 Filed Office : 260,000 - 390,000 USD / 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.

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.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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