Equinix · 7 hours ago
Director Strategy & Initiative Design
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $233K/yr
10+ years expEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, focused on enabling innovations that enrich our work and life. The Director of Strategy & Initiative Design will play a critical role in shaping Equinix’s enterprise data strategy, driving high-value initiatives that maximize business value and reduce technical debt.
Cloud Data ServicesData CenterInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
Be the Navigator to Chart Enterprise Data Strategy and Roadmap
Translate EDNA’s overarching goals into clear decisions, actionable milestones, and a cohesive product roadmap
Identify and prioritize strategic data investments (e.g., tooling, platform decisions) to optimize ROI while ensuring scalability and technical soundness
Conduct primary research and external benchmarking to define EDNA’s north star and inform future-state vision
Explore longer-term opportunities for data monetization through products, partnerships, and services
Bring external perspectives when needed, through primary research, industry benchmarking, and engagement with professional services or consulting firms
Establish a Value-Oriented Intake, Prioritization, and Value Capture Process to Deliver High-Impact Initiatives
Partner with the Chief Digital & Innovation Officer organization to co-design the unified intake and prioritization platform and process
Create transparency and standardization across 15+ data domains to drive clarity on initiative selection and prioritization
Lead the transition from Jira-based intake to strategic enterprise-level prioritization with support of broader change mgmt. team
Design and Deliver Critical Data Initiatives
Establish a business case center of excellence to bring financial rigor and strategic focus to initiative development
Instill a value-oriented mindset by leading initiative sizing and effort estimation for key initiatives, and coach EDNA data product managers to effectively develop business cases and think through financial aspects of data products (e.g., ROI, ramp period, etc.)
For high value initiatives, work with functional Finance partners and business stakeholders to create a gating process to track initiative progression (e.g., from T-shirt sizing of impact to materialized impact), with the end goal of generating positive AFFO (adjusted funds from operations)
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10-15 years experience in Finance and Transformation functions, which track record of EBITDA impact (through revenue generation or cost reduction)
Strong experience in enterprise-level strategy development, product roadmap design, and initiative execution, ideally within data-driven or adjacent industries
Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex technical topics into tangible business language
Proactive, self-starter leadership style with a track record of independently driving complex initiatives and stakeholder orchestration
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, build credibility with senior leaders (including executive team), and foster high-trust relationships
Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, data science, information management, or related field
Strategic research and analytical skills, including external benchmarking and future-state visioning
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
Open-minded, intellectually curious, and highly engaging, with a collaborative and positive approach to problem-solving
Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, creating high levels of trust and influence at all organizational levels
Ability to navigate challenges with resilience, flexibility, and a strong focus on outcomes
Strong 'can do' attitude, willing to flex between strategic planning and hands-on delivery as needed
Can work effectively as individual contributor and mentoring teammates without hard line reporting relationship
Preferred
Corporate Strategy, Finance, or Consulting background with expertise in strategic planning, corporate development, business casing, or product strategy strongly preferred
Experience coaching and mentoring others, including subtle and supportive leadership across levels
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
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.
Company
Equinix
Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.27BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $499.92M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $374.96M
Leadership Team
Adaire Fox-Martin
CEO
Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
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