Chief of Staff, Office of the CTO
Equinix - Redwood City, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Equinix, a leading digital infrastructure company with over 260 data centers globally, serves more than 10,000 customers, including major cloud providers and Fortune 500 companies. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continually leverage technology to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and benefit society in an increasingly digital world. The Office of the CTO (OCTO) at Equinix is chartered with driving the technology vision, strategy, and architecture to support the company's overall business objectives. The OCTO team also leads the technical innovation function with a strong focus on software transformation and fostering engagements within software ecosystems and developer communities. The OCTO team seeks a Chief of Staff to drive and scale cross-functional initiatives that align with the company's strategy and technology vision for Equinix's products and services. The ideal candidate should be adept at driving innovation and transformation initiatives, possess excellent communication skills, and have a bias for action. This role reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer at Equinix. As Chief of Staff, OCTO, you will serve as a trusted partner to the CTO, providing senior executive leadership support and driving technology initiatives in close collaboration with leaders across stakeholder organizations. You will help to develop, drive, and evangelize the OCTO team's vision, objectives, and execution plans.
Responsibilities
- Provide planning and execution support for OCTO initiatives, encompassing technology, architecture, strategy, and thought leadership
- Act as a liaison to the executive team and stakeholder Chiefs of Staff to align and execute on strategic priorities, milestones, and deliverables
- Support internal communications regarding OCTO's priorities, milestones, and OKRs
Requirements
- Over 10 years of relevant experience as Chief of Staff or in managing complex cross-team technology initiatives from ideation to delivery
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for engagement with stakeholders, including at the senior executive level
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver persuasive senior-executive-level content
- Familiarity with technology infrastructure ecosystems and trends
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop deep and trusted relationships across organizations
Benefits
- Bonus eligibility
- Equity may be offered depending on the position
- Comprehensive benefits package
