VP Public Policy & Government Affairs
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Washington DC, WA - 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 Leader Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA)is responsible forshaping and advancing a global public policy regulatory and geopolitical strategy that enables the Companys longterm growth resilience and license tooperate. This role ensures a supportive legislative regulatory and community environment by engaging at the highest levels of government and influencing policy outcomes that directly affect the Companys global business strategy.
Operating as a senior enterprise leader and trusted advisor to the Board CEO Executive Team and senior leadership the PPGA Leader integrates geopolitical intelligence regulatory foresight and systemslevel thinking to anticipate threats and opportunities and to develop coordinated offensive and defensive strategies that protect and advance the Companys interests worldwide.
Responsibilities
Key Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a regularstrategic advisorto the Board of Directors Executive Chair CEO Executive Team and Senior Vice Presidents on public policy regulatory geopolitical and government related risks and opportunities
Proactively engageBoard members and executive leadership to shape enterprise level responses to government regulatory community and geopolitical challengesimpactingcompany strategy investment decisions and growth.Partner closely with Regional Presidents Managing Directors Legal Corporate Communications Strategy Sustainability and other senior leaders to alignpublic policy and government engagement with businessobjectives.
Represent the Company externallyas the senior voice on public policy and government affairs strengthening credibility with governments regulators industry peers and other key stakeholders
Strategy Development & Systems Thinking
- Lead thedevelopment of a coherent multiyear global PPGA strategy in close partnership with a crossfunctional leadership team ensuring alignment with the Companys overall corporate and regional strategies
- Applysystemsthinkingto understand complex interdependencies across geopolitics regulation infrastructure energy technology capital investment and community sentimentand translate these insights into actionable processes and strategies
- Establishenterprisewide frameworksthat connect geopolitical trends regulatory developments and policy risk to business planning site selection capital allocation and market entry decisions
- Continuouslyassess the external environmenttoidentifyemerging threats and opportunities adapting strategy to a rapidly shifting political regulatory and geopolitical landscapeand an environment of uncertainty and change
Geopolitical & Regulatory Leadership
Anticipate and interpretgeopolitical regulatory and legislative developmentsglobally and assess their impact on the Companys strategy operations supply chains and growth plans
Design and executeoffensive and defensive public policy and regulatory strategiesto mitigate risk counter adverse policy developments and proactively shape favourable outcomes
Leadcoordinated engagement with governmentsat the international national state and local levels including executive branches legislatures regulators and utilities
Guide the Companys approach tocommunity engagementand government relations to secure support for development operations and longterm presence in key markets
PPGA Team Leadership & Execution
Build develop and lead a highperforming global PPGA organization capable of executing against strategic priorities at scale
Translate strategy into clear priorities operating models and execution plans ensuring consistent implementation across regions while allowing for local nuance
Act as a leader of leaders empowering senior PPGA leaders to execute effectively whilemaintainingalignment with enterprise strategy
Continuously evolve the PPGA organizational design capabilities and resource allocation to address the most material risks and opportunities facing the Company
CrossFunctional & Legal Partnership
Lead the PPGA function within the Legal Department working in close partnership with Legal leadership and crossfunctional teams to ensure cohesive execution and accountability
Establish governance processes and metrics to track progress against strategic goals and ensure transparency with executive leadership
Oversee PPGArelated budgets and external spend ensuring disciplined investment aligned with strategic priorities and risk mitigationobjectives
Thought Leadership
Build deep connections with legal and regulatory capabilitiesdriving a commercially grounded pragmatic approachand interconnected approachtocross functional PPGAcompliance advocacy and stakeholder engagement
Serve as an internal and external thought leader on public policy regulation and geopolitics as they intersect with digital infrastructure energy sustainability and technology
Shape and articulate compelling policy positions that reflect the Companys values longterm vision and business needs
Provide clear concise and forwardlooking insights to senior leadership enabling informed decisionmaking in moments of uncertainty and change
Qualifications
Considerableyears of overall Public Policy & Government Affairs experience of whichwith atleast 10 yearsin a senior leadership role
PreferablyCross functionalexperiencesuch as leading regulatory and compliance strategies and teams
Experience leading a globally diverse team & delivering outcomesacrossjurisdictions
Experienceleading an organization through transformation
Experience as a strategic partner to the businesspreferably in the technology/data center sector
Strong leadership skills in motivating a team anddeliveryon teamobjectivesas a unified team with one voice
Possesses a highly evolved commercial sensibility
Possesses executive presence and ability to influence at the SVP level and above
Ability tostandardize global policies while translating for localcomplexities
Adept atbalancing intense short-term pressures with overall long-term goals
Adept atinspiring behavior changethrough motivating teams planninginitiativesdesignatingpriorities and being decisive when faced withambiguity
Focus onexecution and resultsestablishinghigh standardsforperformance settinggoalsand developing plans following through andholding people accountable for results
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Washington DC Office DCS : 272000 - 408000 USD / Annual
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 272000 - 408000 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
