Senior Project Manager (Digital Infrastructure Group)

Equinix is a digital infrastructure company where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward.

Equinix is hiring a Senior Project Manager (Digital Infrastructure Group) to play a pivotal role in the design and construction of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for new and expanding data centres.

The Digital Infrastructure Senior Project Manager requires a strong foundation in Telecom principles and extensive collaboration with Network, Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural teams. The projects will encompass Retail, Hyperscale, and Hybrid data centre design. Other responsibilities include financial planning and reporting; vendor management; real estate evaluation; contract negotiations; bid analysis; legal assessments; and business development.

This is a newly created role to support the EMEA region in the Global Design and Construction strategy during an exciting period of growth. Occasional travel may be required for project delivery, depending on project locations, which involves exposure to construction environments.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Oversee global Digital Infrastructure Engineering ICT design, processes, projects, and programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement design and infrastructure strategies, ensuring adherence to Digital Infrastructure ICT Engineering and Construction standards
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in partnership with internal stakeholders specific to data centre construction
• Facilitate project meetings, document minutes and action items, and ensure thorough follow-up
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality, focusing on critical systems
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on project timelines and budgets
• Organize and maintain project documentation for future reference

Technical

• Responsible for the effectiveness of Digital Infrastructure ICT Engineering and Construction application design
• Demonstrate familiarity with data centre design principles, including Tier classifications, redundancy, and scalability
• Contribute to updates of global Digital Infrastructure ICT Engineering and Construction standards as needed
• Ensure compliance with Equinix standards, relevant regulations, codes, and industry best practices specific to data centres
• Collaborate with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence in design and delivery practices
• Maintain knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations relevant to data centres (e.g., electrical systems, cooling technologies, fire safety)
• Research and analyse data to evaluate operational challenges and authorize necessary actions to resolve issues

Vendor Relations

• Manage global relationships with vendors and suppliers supporting design, hardware installations, upgrades, configurations, repairs, and maintenance services
• Support in negotiating leases or private construction agreements for bulk dark fibre projects with external suppliers
• Foster and maintain high-value vendor relationships

Training Programs

• Identify and contribute to the development of training programs for team members
• Engage in cross-functional training initiatives

Contract Administration

• Manage Digital Infrastructure ICT Engineering and Construction budgets, coordinating CapEx allocation with the Commercial Management team
• Conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts to support business objectives
• Address quality issues or non-compliance promptly and effectively
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of best-in-class policies and procedures
• Ensure orders are processed in accordance with Equinix’s service and operational standards to maintain data integrity and invoice accuracy

Leadership Management

• Direct internal and external project team members, including Design, Procurement, Operations, and IT/Network support teams
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at a metro level
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to Digital Infrastructure Group leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Construction Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive knowledge of Telecommunications and Internet technologies and systems
• Fundamental understanding of inside plant/outside plant fibre optic cabling and optical components (e.g., DWDM, amplifiers, DCM)
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Preferred experience in Network Design, including Network Systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), Data Centre Operating Systems (DCOS), Security, and Customer-facing platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), AutoCAD, and Revu Bluebeam