Global leader in data center and interconnection services, enabling digital transformation.
Lead enterprise data and AI strategy, prioritize initiatives, and drive measurable business value.
3 days ago ago
C$103,000 - C$162,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data center colocation
Interconnection services
Smart Hands / remote support
Software-defined interconnection
Network Edge services
Equinix Metal (bare metal)
Equinix Fabric (cloud routing)
Managed services (integration & advisory)
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
Description
strategic prioritization
business case
initiative sizing
product roadmap
data monetization
ai tooling
This role will work with a team of strategic thinkers and operators, collaborating cross-functionally to identify, prioritize, and sequence initiatives that drive measurable business value and enable Equinix’s digital future
Bring external perspectives when needed, through primary research, industry benchmarking, and engagement with professional services or consulting firms
Lead strategic analysis to proactively identify high-potential domains and opportunity areas that align with Equinix’s enterprise priorities, guiding teams toward initiatives that deliver outsized business value
Partner with the Chief Digital & Innovation Officer organization to co-design the unified intake and prioritization platform and process
Establish a business case center of excellence for data and AI initiatives to bring financial rigor and strategic focus to initiative development (e.g., estimate a product recommendation engine’s impact on revenue uplift)
Work jointly with the broader Chief Digital and Innovation organization to embed enterprise-level prioritization, resource visibility, and intake process enhancements
Translate EDNA’s overarching goals into clear decisions, actionable milestones, and a cohesive product roadmap
Instill a value-oriented mindset by leading initiative sizing and effort estimation, equipping teams with a clear view of collective impact, prioritization, and scaling options
Design and deliver initiatives that tightly connect domain-level priorities with company-level strategic goals
Identify and prioritize strategic data and AI initiatives (e.g., tooling, platform decisions) to optimize ROI while ensuring scalability and technical soundness
Explore longer-term opportunities for data monetization through products, partnerships, and services
Monitor initiative progress, provide strategic delivery guidance, and drive tough decision-making when necessary to ensure value realization
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
Build financial rigor and value-centric frameworks to improve business casing across EDNA portfolios
Reporting to the Senior Director, GMPO Data Products & Business Operations within the Enterprise Data & Analytics team (EDNA), the Manager Strategy & Initiative will play a critical role in shaping and driving Equinix’s enterprise data and AI strategy, design and manage a portfolio of initiatives that maximize business value and reduce technical debt
Build trusted partnerships across the enterprise, becoming a go-to strategic advisor and data ambassador for Equinix’s evolving data and AI portfolio
Collaborate across teams in the data and AI domains (e.g., Data Engineering, AI & Data Science, Analytics, Data Governance) and functional teams (e.g., Equinix functions that adopt data and AI solutions) to design and track initiatives aligned to strategic business priorities
Requirements
strategic planning
data analytics
business acumen
stakeholder management
communication
6-8 years
Experience in interpedently preparing executive-ready materials (e.g., data and AI roadmap, initiative portfolio review)
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
Strategic research and analytical skills, including external benchmarking and future-state visioning
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, build credibility with senior leaders, and foster high-trust relationships
Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, creating high levels of trust and influence at all organizational levels
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
Open-minded, intellectually curious, and highly engaging, with a collaborative and positive approach to problem-solving
Strong "can do" attitude, willing to flex between strategic planning and hands-on delivery as needed
Ability to navigate challenges with resilience, flexibility, and a strong focus on outcomes
Strongly preferred: 6-8 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Finance, Banking, or Consulting background with expertise in strategic planning, data and analytics, business casing, scenario planning
Ideal candidates bring a unique combination of business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to engage stakeholders across domains, fostering alignment and momentum toward Equinix’s data-driven culture
Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, data science, information management, or related field