Director, Channel Strategy
Job Location:
Redwood City, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Who are we
Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work life and planet.
Job Summary
The Director Channel Strategy owns the multi-year analytical and strategic plan for the channel organization. This role analyzes the partner landscape market and technology variables AI impacts competitive dynamics and aligns the channel plan with the corporate multi-year strategy to produce channel priorities investment and resourcing decisions the Northstar for global and regional channel teams. The role also owns the interlock between channel and the functions it depends on Product/CPO Corporate Strategy GTM Ops Finance and the Regions. The ideal candidate combines strategic rigor external market fluency and hands-on experience building financial models and crossfunctional business cases in a commercial or channel environment.
Responsibilities
Market & Partner Landscape Intelligence
Maintain a standing view of the partner ecosystem industry direction and competitor channel motions and pressure-test the 3-year strategy against where the market is actually moving
Bring an independent externally informed point of view into every strategy review not just a synthesis of internal priorities
Multi-Year Strategy & Investment Modeling
Build and maintain the 3-year channel strategy operating-model evolution and investment/return models (e.g. AFFO impact capacity utilization interconnect attach)
Translate strategic priorities into a prioritized initiative portfolio with named owners and milestones
Maintain the financial case for channel investment decisions in partnership with Finance
Partner & Solution Strategy Alignment
Partner with the Partner Solutions team to align partner archetype prioritization RTM selection and solution GTM strategy to the broader channel plan
Ensure partner-ready product requirements are aggregated into a single backlog and represented with one voice to CPO/CDIO
Support regional interlock process ensuring the Channel strategy is fully aligned with and integrated across the business
Performance Management & KPI Architecture
Design and maintain the leading/lagging KPI framework across all teams (natural growth vs. channel-incremental)
Function Interlock & Dependency Management
Own the standing interlock map for every capability channel needs document who owns it what channel demands and where channel builds only if a gap remains
Convert open dependencies (Product/CPO roadmap commitments Corporate Strategy/EOP alignment regional validation cadence) into named asks with an owner and a date
Escalate unresolved interlocks through steerco governance working with the operating system program manager
Executive & Cross-Functional Storytelling
Represent channel strategy in GTM Ops CPO/CDIO Corporate Strategy and Finance planning forums
Facilitate strategic planning workshops and alignment sessions across channel teams
Build the fact base and narrative for executive-level strategic decisions
Own all content required to tell the Channel strategy story effectively across all levels
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
15 years in strategy consulting corporate strategy or channel/partner strategy roles
Experience in competitive intelligence market/industry research or partner ecosystem analysis
Experience building financial and investment models (ROI capacity unit economics) for commercial or channel organizations
Experience designing KPI frameworks and executive scorecards
Experience partnering with Product/CPO Finance and Regional leadership in a matrixed organization
Background in channel partner GTM or revenue operations strategy
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213000 - 319000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role level and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus equity or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee you become important to Equinixs success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive inclusive sustainable connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure were providing you with the best package possible. So wherever you are in your career and life youll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health life disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.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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About Company
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and customers around the world through a global platform of high performance data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud, d ... View more
