Project and Program Manager

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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Project and Program Manager

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for delivery of multiple Capacity and Engineering related projects and builds effective relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Planning

Applies a range of approaches to planning and gathering information in which to develop/facilitate/lead more complex Business Cases, plans and schedules (i.e. ROI)

Competent in the use of planning tools, considers and develops cross functional plans

Stakeholder Management

Works with numerous stakeholders (may work with government/governance bodies) and holds them accountable for meeting commitments

Understands stakeholder needs and builds effective relationships

Demonstrates influencing skills to achieve solutions and dealing with challenging stakeholder situations

Possess ability to identify conflict and negotiate solutions while keeping project goals and objectives in mind

Communications

Uses a variety of communications methods to deliver information relevant to the audience and project needs

Is fully aware of standardized tools and template requirements and can be used as a resource for feedback on the development of project/program management standards

Assists in process development and documentation, where needed

Risk Management

Approach to risk management spans projects level up to strategic risk management where required

When faced with issues applies lateral thinking and analyzes available information to solve problems and engages with teams to resolve

Project/Program Delivery

Primarily responsible for program delivery of multiple related projects required for a specific business functional strategy

Provides guidance and project leadership in ensuring a project or other capacity and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectations

Establish cadence for project review meetings and communications to provide transparency to progress and ensure alignment cross functionally, while being pragmatic with volume, frequency, and/or content

Plan, monitor and manage projects from initiation through to completion utilizing defined project management framework, tools and templates

Mentor project/program team members in project management where needed

Resource Management (people, finances etc.)

Will problem solve resource/budgetary issues with internal teams and external suppliers and conclude disputes successfully and independently

Qualifications

Bi-lingual Spanish/English language skills required

Knowledge of Data Center Mechanical Design

Must be proficient in Smartsheet or similar planning/scheduling tool and MS Office Suite

Organized, detail-oriented time management skills, ability to prioritize and work independently

Minimum 5 years project management experience preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Project Management certification a bonus

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