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Job Summary

The Global Design & Construction team (GDC) is responsible for planning, designing and delivering the worlds most interconnected data centers. Our global footprint includes more than 270 data centers across ~35 countries and ~75 metros. Our goals are to deliver more reliable and flexible capacity to the business, faster and cheaper.

GDC is seeking an experienced leader responsible for leading the modernization of our data analytics capabilities and driving our AI transformation. This role is accountable for transforming fragmented data and reporting into secure, automated, and insight‑driven analytics platforms. You will collaborate closely with each of the GDC sub-functions and wider support teams.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Analytics Strategy

• Lead analytics strategy, aligned to business priorities and transformation objectives

• Define analytics as a scalable capability, not isolated reporting efforts

• Translate business complexity into clear, decision‑ready insights for senior leadership

Platform Modernization & AI Enablement

• Drive modernization of analytics platforms through automation, and standardization

• Lead adoption of advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and self‑service reporting to improve efficiency and insight quality

• Eliminate manual reporting through fully automated, governed analytics solutions

Governance, Architecture & Security

• Help maintain reporting standards, metric definitions, and sources of truth

• Shape analytics architecture principles that balance scalability, performance, and usability

• Own analytics access and security models, including role‑based access and compliance‑driven design

Portfolio & Delivery Oversight

• Govern a portfolio of analytics and transformation initiatives, prioritizing work based on business value

• Oversee end‑to‑end analytics lifecycle, ensuring adoption and sustained value

• Balance near‑term delivery with long‑term platform health and scalability

Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

• Lead and develop the global vision for GDC analytics

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on performance, trends, risks, and data‑driven opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Construction or a related field or commensurate experience

• Significant experience within the data science/analytics domain

• Preference for data science/analytics experience in the construction domain

• Relevant professional certifications or continuous learning in analytics, data, or AI preferred

• Experience operating in a highly cross functional, multinational business ideally in the data center industry

Skills

• Proven track record delivering large‑scale analytics modernization initiatives

• Advanced Power BI and SQL skills, and utilizing AI

• Dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a bias for action, rapid experimentation, and ability to break down complex problems and deliver novel solutions to address them

• Analytical problem solver with the ability to work under pressure and multitask while leading cross-functional teams

• Excellent communicator, able to simplify complexity and tailor messaging based on audience

• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with key stakeholders as a trusted advisor

• Ability to demonstrate ownership and proactively drive initiatives while meeting business deadlines

• Ability to balance collaboration and driving alignment, while being decisive

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

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 200,000 - 300,000 USD / Annual

United States - DC10 Washington DC : 220,000 - 330,000 USD / Annual

United States - CH2 Chicago : 220,000 - 330,000 USD / Annual

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 240,000 - 360,000 USD / Annual

United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 220,000 - 330,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 202,000 - 302,000 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.

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. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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