Equinix
Global leader in data center and interconnection services, enabling digital transformation.
1 days ago
$155,000 - $233,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Tampa, Florida, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
data governance
roadmap execution
tool implementation
privacy controls
team leadership
metrics measurement
Within the Enterprise Data and Analytics organization, the Enterprise Data Governance and Quality team drives a company‑wide model for data governance, elevating data as a critical asset that fuels operational velocity and efficiency. The Director of Enterprise Data Governance will lead the strategy, own the governance product portfolio, and manage the program roadmap across global teams, ensuring data is trusted, standardized, and aligned with business objectives.
The role partners with Privacy, Compliance, Information Security, Legal, and AI teams to embed governance into master, reference, and semantic data models as well as analytical solutions. By defining policies, standards, and metrics, the Director turns data into a strategic enabler that supports faster, more accurate decision‑making while maintaining regulatory compliance and responsible data reuse.
People leadership is a core component, with the Director motivating, developing, and coaching a distributed team of data professionals and managing relationships with vendors and third‑party providers. The position also champions a culture of continuous improvement, driving process innovation, and modeling Equinix’s transformational leadership values.
- Establish and maintain enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and metrics.
- Lead core data management practice to ensure high‑quality, purpose‑driven data across the organization.
- Develop and execute a multi‑year roadmap with data domain owners, closing governance gaps.
- Design, implement, and administer data governance tools for literacy, quality monitoring, lineage visualization, and alerts.
- Collaborate with Application, InfoSec, and Legal teams to enforce data privacy, security, classification, and retention controls.
- Create and manage a secure‑deletion roadmap aligning legal, data domains, and application owners.
- Facilitate data governance forums, risk panels, and domain working groups; report to the Executive Data Council.
- Measure program effectiveness, establish maturity metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
- Promote commercialization of enterprise data assets and development of external data ecosystems.
- Develop and deliver enterprise‑wide education and awareness programs on data governance best practices.
- Manage global data governance team performance through coaching, development, and vendor KPI oversight.
- Implement people development strategy to enhance capabilities and align performance with business objectives.
Requirements
10+ years
data management
data governance
data science
bigquery
tableau
- Minimum 10 years experience in data management, governance, analytics, or related fields.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency with data platforms (e.g., BigQuery, Azure, Reltio) and tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Collibra, Dataplex) preferred.
Benefits
The targeted pay range for this full‑time role varies by location, with U.S. salaries between $155,000 and $233,000 and Canadian compensation between $154,000 and $232,000 CAD, plus eligibility for bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1998
Year Established
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey in providing data center and interconnection services.
25+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 25 countries, showcasing its extensive international reach and capability to serve a global clientele.
200+ Data Centers
Global Infrastructure
Provides essential services through over 200 data centers worldwide, supporting digital ecosystems and business growth.
- World’s largest provider of data center and interconnection services.
- Offers cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to scale and adapt to the digital age.
- Facilitates high-performance connections for industries like cloud computing, telecommunications, and finance.
- Provides services including hybrid cloud solutions, network and application performance optimization, and interconnection for business ecosystems.
- At the forefront of advancing global digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading companies.
- Innovative business models drive enterprise infrastructure modernization, ensuring security and compliance.
Culture + Values
- Thriving workplace where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and what they contribute
- Foster belonging—cultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
- Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decision‑making and business outcomes
- Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract high‑performing talent
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2040
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, verified by Science Based Targets.
50% reduction by 2030
Emission Reduction Target
Reducing Scope 1/2 emissions and fuel/energy-related Scope 3 emissions by half from 2019 levels by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Global Portfolio Goal
Aiming to source 100% of energy from renewable sources across all operations by 2030, having reached 96% in 2024.
A-List Recognition
CDP Climate Change
Achieved consecutive years of 'A-List' recognition from CDP for climate change management and transparency.
- Target global average PUE of 1.33 by 2030; achieved 1.39 in latest reporting (6% improvement YoY)
- Installed 72 MW fuel cells (capable of H₂ blends), avoiding 285,000 MTCO₂e and 382 billion gallons of embedded water use
- Consumed 8,560 GWh electricity across 268 data centers in 35 countries, with 1,285 MW of long-term PPAs
- Reduced operational Scope 1/2 emissions 24% from 2019 baseline; total 2024 footprint 1,747,700 MTCO₂e
- Issued ~$6.9 billion in green bonds to finance green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization projects