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Job summary:

The primary focus of the role is Program management of the wider design & construction & commercial functions as it relates to the approval of major expansion construction projects throughout the AP Region. An ability and proven experience to communicate effectively, form partnerships, influence and drive stakeholder (both internal and external) engagement is a key requirement for this position, as is the ability to work collaboratively across time zones, geographic locations and cultural nuances.

This is a newly created role in an exciting time of growth for Equinix throughout APAC.

Key Responsibilities

In the position you will report into the Project and Program Director based in Melbourne, and support the Global Design & Construction team to perform as an industry-leading function.

• You will take the lead role in:
  Coordinating construction / design / commercial functions through pre-construction process, including providing governance around peer/onward reviews, culminating in business case approval.
  Working with Corporate Development and the local businesses to define business needs / strategy and manage project pipeline
  Creating scalable processes for tracking progress towards on-time delivery of projects, particularly deliverables necessary for business case approval gateways
  Scheduling out activities and project/deliverable tracking on a project by project basis culminating in a number of different deliverables including business cases
  Organizing communications with stakeholders (such as design / construction / commercial, external consulting & contracting partners, asset management, real estate, legal) by acting as reference point for team
• Work with Construction Managers, Design Managers, Commercial Manager to ensure alignment and to find creative ways to optimize the projects, and helping coach/train the teams for efficient approval process
• Support due diligence and site selection and acquisition efforts, as well as the preparation of key deliverables for presentation to senior management as part of business case approval
• Conduct project schedule reviews with construction managers and senior management.
• Assist continuous improvement initiatives and develop best practices, including:
  Lessons Learned - oversee the process of capturing and disseminating lessons learned
  KPI - oversee the management and reporting at a regional, and maybe global level
  Software - assist with the software selection and implementation for global process optimization
• Assist training and development of in-house teams on project management mechanisms and best practices
• Report status, successes, challenges and key activities to senior management

Qualifications, keys skills & attributes:

• Bachelors degree in construction, engineering, business, financial or related field
• 7+ years experience of project delivery, preferably in data center development, with design and Construction experience preferred
• Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinate with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders. Those with regional experience will be highly regarded
• Detail orientated, with accurate input and proof-reading skills, and an ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Possess a strong business acumen and commercial outlook, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• A strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgency
• Must have strong IT skills, particularly with PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Project/Primavera or equivalent
• Ability to travel within APAC as needed and at times

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.