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Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 Data Centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
We are looking for a talented and dynamic Senior Planning Manager to join our Project Controls team in North America. This role presents an exciting opportunity to help define and deliver planning and scheduling support across our Data Center Construction projects, as well as playing a key role in the evolution of Equinix Global Project Controls.
Responsibilities
Lead the support of our construction management org, leveraging planning and scheduling to drive successful delivery of Equinix projects
Establish AMER discipline hub, building relationships and trust with our GDCP stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and alignment on schedule data
Be a lead contributor to the future strategic direction and evolution of construction planning and scheduling at Equinix
Proactively contribute expertise and engage with stakeholders to drive fit-for-purpose solutions
Actively build relationships with our GCs and support/coach to ensure Equinix standards are understood and achieved
Provide GC schedule assessment and analysis insights to Project Managers to support data driven decision making
Develop the necessary regional specifics for construction planning and scheduling processes and deliverables, whilst ensuring a level of consistency with global standards - information gathering and benchmarking, schedule templates, GC requirements, etc.
Drive the benefits at portfolio level, using data to produce insights, identify trends, and support escalations when needed
Develop and provide best-in-class customer reporting, placing the customer at the center of our reporting approach using innovative solutions
Provide hands-on planning and scheduling support to projects as and when required
Provide internal schedule assurance in support of project funding and approvals process
Ensure consistency of construction deliverables, audit compliance and adherence to process between projects
Lead construction planning and scheduling related initiatives - time to market, schedule estimates, benchmarking etc.
Support wider construction project controls initiatives as required, taking a leading role within our global design and construction team
Support the development and implementation of construction productivity tracking initiatives
Support the evaluation and adoption of new technology innovations into our construction process and project controls services
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, technical field, or project management
Proven track record in construction planning & scheduling, preferably within the Data Center industry
Excellent working knowledge of planning software - Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project are essential
Experience working at portfolio / multi project level, with ability to work cross-functionally within a matrix organization
Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential
Experience of implementing new technology in construction/project controls would be advantageous
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
