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Director, Data Center Cross Functional Engineering – AMER-East
Equinix
Global leader in data center and interconnection services, enabling digital transformation.
Lead technical engineering, operations & team for data center facilities across Americas-East.
7d ago
$171,000 - $257,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Secaucus, NJ
Onsite
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
What you would be doing
escalation point
mop review
infrastructure analysis
system enhancements
budget management
training delivery
Provides strategic guidance and direction to deliver results and continuously seek to improve performance
Serve as seniormost escalation point within East region for complex mechanical, electrical, and building management system issues
Review MOP’s for accuracy and risks
Communicate status to key stakeholders and regional leadership
Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers to meet business requirements, ensuring they adhere to the highest standards
Identify needs, plan, and secure resources to provide training for direct teams, as well as regional teams
Cascade key business information to the team
Lead team to work safely, effectively, and with high regard to human error avoidance
Review and provide support for complex projects, ensuring alignment with regional and company goals
Live the Magic of Equinix and set the example for the team
Lead teams and vendors to complete data center and regional projects, while partnering with Field Operations teams and other business partners to ensure success
Lead efforts to analyze infrastructure, including total cost of ownership and ROI to identify and manage lifecycle and long-term planning
Ensure compliance with Equinix's standards, KPIs, OKRs, and SLAs
Collaborate with team, Field Operations, and regional counterparts to forecast operational needs, establish plans, and secure funding
Facilitate and support internal and external audits
Prioritize, plan, track, manage, and measure team output and productivity
Review and provide budget recommendations in support of regional financial goals
Define objectives, provide performance counseling, mentorship, career development, and succession planning for your team
Perform and aid in testing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and incident resolution
Ensure work is completed to Equinix's standards, and meets operational KPI's and OKR's
Leads, manages, recruits, and develops staff across multiple locations
Provide support for data center operations, including resolution of sophisticated issues and complex technical efforts
Plan, implement, and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, with a focus on fiscal responsibility and financial KPI’s
Support internal and external communications. Ensure relevant stakeholders are engaged and kept informed of the progress and status of initiatives
Effectively communicate and deliver data-driven presentations, tailored to each audience
Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional and field operations leaders; anticipate needs and make recommendations based on industry knowledge
Deliver training and onboarding of new team members
Respond to customer RFP’s and RFI’s
Lead efforts to improve building efficiency. Collaborate with field operations teams to identify and implement changes
Lead team and vendors accurately complete system enhancements and upgrades
What you bring
high school
critical power
bms
life safety
10+ years
data center
High School Diploma
Technical expertise in critical power, cooling systems, building management systems, life safety, and environmental compliance
Experience leading, coaching, and developing technical teams
Travel up to 25%
10+ years' experience managing critical facilities, with a strong preference for data center experience
Benefits
California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $171,000 to $257,000 per year
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