Hybrid Chief of Staff, Corporate Functions

at Equinix

• Job title: Chief of Staff, Corporate Functions
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $177,000 - $319,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dallas, United States

About the role

• Chief of Staff managing corporate strategy and operational excellence at Equinix. Collaborating with global teams to drive organizational health and strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Corporate Function heads (HR, Finance, Legal, xScale, Digital Workplace) to develop and refine departmental strategies that align with broader enterprise goals.
• Translate corporate vision into actionable OKRs, quarterly plans, and long-term milestones.
• Own the corporate initiative portfolio, tracking cross-functional investments, resource allocation, and progress against key milestones.
• Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles and facilitate high-stakes strategy review sessions.
• Design and continuously improve the "heartbeat" of corporate functions, including leadership team meetings, decision-making forums, and performance reviews.
• Identify inefficiencies in cross-departmental workflows and implement scalable solutions to reduce friction.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into the health and performance of corporate teams.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure compliance and consistency across initiatives.
• Serve as a confidential sounding board and thought partner for the Head of Corporate Functions on complex organizational challenges.
• Provide coaching support to functional leads, helping them prepare for board presentations and significant stakeholder engagements.
• Facilitate team reflection and learning to identify organizational blind spots and professional growth opportunities.
• Partner with other Chiefs of Staff across the organization to share best practices and ensure cross-functional consistency.
• Prepare board materials, leadership presentations, and briefings that synthesize complex data into clear insights.
• Manage internal communications to ensure transparency and alignment across all corporate function employees.
• Represent the Head of Corporate Functions in key meetings and forums to maintain momentum on critical projects.
• Develop strong ties with stakeholders at all levels to influence outcomes without direct authority.

Requirements

• 12+ years in corporate strategy, business operations, management consulting, or a similar analytical leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on executive-level storytelling.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with comfort navigating both financial data and qualitative organizational health metrics.
• Exceptional ability to drive results and maintain accountability across diverse teams without direct authority.
• Experience with enterprise technology platforms (ERPs, HCM systems, or advanced analytics tools).
• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Finance, or Organizational Development preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, financial planning (FP&A), or HR business partnering.
• Exposure to executive coaching or organizational psychology.

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.
• Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
• Canada Core Benefits: 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.