Chief of Staff, Chief Digital & Innovation Officer (CDIO)

Job title:

Chief of Staff, Chief Digital & Innovation Officer (CDIO)

Company

Equinix

Job description

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 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.Job SummaryThe Chief of Staff to the Chief Digital & Innovation Officer (CDIO) serves as a trusted advisor, partner, and source of leverage for the CDIO and CDIO leadership team. While the role has clearly defined areas of responsibility, it is also fluid. The Chief of Staff will need to be able to dive into any area of the business, understand business needs, and facilitate executive decisions based on changing priorities. The Chief of Staff should not only be able to build the trust vital to manage critical and sensitive matters but also be able to speak up, step up and offer alternative viewpoints with credibility. The Chief of Staff should be #inserviceto the entire organization and bring thoughtfulness, creativity, humility, and levity to all work efforts. An effective candidate will have a strong ability to build deep partnerships, analyze multifaceted issues, synthesize, and strategically communicate, and lead through influence.The CDIO Chief of Staff will report to the CDIO and be responsible for enabling the successful operations of the global CDIO organization. As a critical member of the CDIO team, the ideal candidate will lead the operating mechanisms that accelerate the development and execution of CDIO strategy to enable enterprise goals. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a deep understanding of Equinix business processes and operating models as well as functional domains at the company and how they work together.ResponsibilitiesThis is the most exhilarating role supporting DIO org at the time when technology is changing the world. And there is no real job description because the role entails doing what it takes to make the org and leaders successful. Some responsibilities are listed below.Leadership Alignment & EffectivenessLead development and planning for CDIO operating mechanisms including leadership meetings, leadership offsites, functional All Hands meetings, cross functional interlocks and other forumsDesign, organize, and facilitate agendas to ensure dialogue, decisions, follow-up and alignment with CDIO priorities and measuresServe as “eyes and ears” in meetings that their leader cannot attend; and ensure any relevant items are summarized and reportedDrive planning and content for annual meetings and events, in partnership with Global Events TeamDrive opportunities for leadership team to collaborate across functions on key opportunities for our customers and partnersIdentify, and implement, best practices to make time, information, and decision-making more effective for the teamMaintain ability to see what pressures the organization is facing and raising to the CDIO and leadership where appropriate to addressAct in an empowered way to identify areas of misalignment across the leadership and formulate plans to resolveOrg & Employee EngagementPartner with HRBP to proactively address organizational issues, and support change management and talent strategyKeep a pulse on our business, maintain a strong feedback loop on organizational needs and update CDIO as neededBe a champion for Employee Recognition, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Equinix Impact initiatives to ensure the CDIO workforce is motivated and engagedProvide perspective and consultation to the communications team on the CDIO communications strategy in order to drive consistencies across the organizationHelp connect the dots across the company, ensuring communication flow between multiple organizations and operating mechanismsBuild content for CDIO (in partnership with Communications teams, as needed) to present at internal and external eventsServe as liaison to other Chiefs of Staff to ensure alignment and transparency across key partners and groups – act as teamwork entry point for CDIO StaffCDIO Time ManagementFocus on increasing efficiency and effectiveness of CDIO time in collaboration with the Senior Executive Assistant to the CDIOIdentify areas where the CDIO should direct their focus and say “no” on their behalf for time-consuming requests that may not drive the highest valueAnticipate for the CDIO and provide foresight, deliverables and practical value for upcoming events and meetings to ensure their time is well spentProgram ManagementSupport the development and management of functional goals and the instrumentation and reporting to track progress in collaboration with CDIO leadership with needed review cadence and monitoring in partnership with the Business Operations leaderExecute with mandate to help leadership team drive speed and efficiency across the organization; identify “sand in gears” and partner on plans to remedyHelp shape special projects that advance the CDIO agenda, occasionally leveraging well-developed project-management discipline with a focus on organization, strategic thinking, attention to detail, and following up doggedly to ensure timely resultsCoordinate and support the development of processes and content to integrate CDIO activities with the Equinix operating mechanisms such as Executive Staff meetings, Strategy meetings and leadership forums to create effective communication and alignmentLead and drive specific initiatives as determined by CDIOGeneral DutiesManage Office of the CDIO budget in partnership with FinanceDive into any area of the business, understand business needs, and facilitate executive decisions based on changing prioritiesBe a trusted partner and sounding board to the CDIO and Executive Leadership TeamAnticipate problems, provide diplomacy, and drive balanced perspectives to help ensure successAsk the hard questions to ensure that projects and investments have true impact to Equinix, including ongoing discussions on whether the impact/return on investment is enoughOperate with a high level of integrity and discretion including matters of people, legal proceedings, acquisitions, and financial forecastsMaintain business savvy, including an understanding of the marketplace, competitors, and technology to opine on what is required for sustained operating resultsQualificationsProven years of relevant experience with demonstrated growing levels of responsibility. Highly prefer a combination of experience in technical functions with management or strategy consulting or customer success background with a very customer first mindsetBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferredSignificant experience and understanding of business operations and programs.Experience leading sophisticated projects across an enterprise-wide, highly dynamic and fluid environmentStrong budget management experienceTop-notch presentation development and written and verbal communications skills with great attention to detailStrategic and flexible approach to business problem solving. Ability to process information to formulate an effective strategy and programsTeam player with the ability to form deep and positive relationships, across organizations, to achieve common goalsHigh energy, passion, discipline, proactive mentalityAbility to work in a flexible and ambiguous environmentExcellent facilitation and communication skillsThe United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are: • San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $198,000 to $298,000 per year • California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $191,000 to $287,000 per year • Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $177,000 to $265,000 per year Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 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. As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing .Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Location

London

Job date

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:58:44 GMT

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