Senior Director, Data Centre Operations, Australia

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

The Senior Director, Data Centre Operations owns customer impacting, day to day responsibility for the operations, maintenance and performance of the 18 data centres and 200+ FTE's in the country. The Senior Director is responsible for the day-to-day execution, capacity management, consistent response/structures and streamlined support.

As the Senior Director Data Centre Operations Australia, you will drive strategic planning and priorities for data centre operations, in alignment with our next gen platform strategy

Demonstrable track record of data centre operations management and maintenance or similar (e.g. mechanical & engineering, facilities, operations engineering, critical infrastructure) leading a team of at least 80-100 people

Excellent experience in cross-functional management and in leading and operating in a matrixed environment

Substantial experience in optimising a growing and evolving business – leading a large organisation through a period of rapid growth, merger integration, or business transition

Strong focus on execution and results – establishing high standards for performance, setting goals and developing plans, following through and holding people accountable for results

Critical sustainability focus — understands how operational decisions affect energy, water and long-term environmental performance as a thought leader in this space

Proven ability to work as part of a regional (APAC) Operations leadership team against common goals

Demonstrable strength in HES leadership, with a record of improving safety outcomes and environmental performance in a live critical-infrastructure setting

Experience partnering with Compliance and Physical Security functions, including audit, certification, access control and site security operating rhythms

Ability to provide thought leadership, think strategically and effectively communicate vision and influence

Demonstrate and instill Equinix's culture and values

Adept at balancing intense short-term pressures with overall long-term goals

Strong intellect (ideally with a university degree) and financial acumen and ability to connect operational objectives to financial results

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