Overview

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company

, operating over 260 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 Senior Planning Manager to join our Project Controls team in EMEA. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of construction schedule support across our EMEA portfolio, as well as playing a key role in the evolution of Equinix Project Controls.Responsibilities

Lead the support of our construction management teams, utilising planning and scheduling to plan, track, and drive Equinix projectsLead Campus wide project planning efforts, building relationships and trust with our GDCP stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and alignment on schedule dataProvide GC schedule assessment and analysis insights to Project Managers to support data driven decision makingInput to the future direction and evolution of planning and scheduling at Equinix. Proactively contribute expertise and engage with stakeholders to drive fit-for-purpose solutionsActively build relationships with our GCs and support/coach to ensure Equinix standards are understood and achievedImplement the necessary regional specifics for planning and scheduling processes and deliverables, whilst ensuring a level of consistency with global standards - information gathering and benchmarking, schedule templates, GC requirements, etc.Input to designDrive the benefits of planning and scheduling at campus level, using data to produce executive insights, identify trends, and support escalations when neededInput to best-in-class customer reporting, placing the customer at the centre of our reporting approachProvide internal schedule assurance in support of project funding and approvals process and production of due diligence/funding ask L1 schedulesEnsure consistency of deliverables, audit compliance and adherence to planning and scheduling process between projectsLead planning and scheduling campus level related initiatives - time to market, schedule estimates, benchmarking etc.Input to construction productivity tracking initiatives and provide project information supporting such initiativesSupport the evaluation and adoption of new technology innovations into our construction process and project controls servicesQualifications

Proven track record of construction planning and scheduling experience at project and campus level, preferably within the data centre industryExperience working with and validating General Contractor schedules and issuing specific technical feedbackExperience in CSA, MEP construction planning from Preconstruction through to CommissioningExcellent working knowledge of planning software – Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project are essentialAbility to work cross-functionally within a matrix org, dealing with a variety of stakeholdersExcellent communication and presentation skillsExperience of implementing new technology in construction/project controls would be advantageousTravel

This will be a hybrid role with expected travel up to 50%Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.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.

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