Technical Manager, Data Center Deployment

Overview Who are we? 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. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary This role is a highly technical people manager responsible for leading Technical Deployment teams that deliver complex, large-scale data center customer implementations. The position combines people leadership, technical project management, and operational execution, with accountability for delivery outcomes, standards, and continuous improvement. The role holds primary accountability for the North Americian Western region and actively partners with North American East and LATAM regional leaders to ensure consistent and scalable deployment practices. Responsibilities Team Management & Leadership – Leads a highly technical organization through subordinate managers, supervisors, and professionals Team Management & Leadership – Acts as a very technical people manager, capable of asking the right questions and guiding complex execution Team Management & Leadership – Sets goals to motivate and develop team members Team Management & Leadership – Determines resources to meet schedules and delivery goals Team Management & Leadership – Ensures operational and deployment standards are defined and followed Team Management & Leadership – Recommends policy and procedural improvements across disciplines Order Requirements & Support – Manages and advises teams on gathering and validating customer order requirements Order Requirements & Support – Recommends solutions for non-standard and complex orders Order Requirements & Support – Ensures consistency across metros Project Planning – Oversees development of customer project implementation plans Project Planning – Ensures realistic task plans, schedules, and commit dates Project Planning – Leads continuous improvement and risk mitigation Customer Order: Project Implementation & Delivery – Manages successful on-time, high-quality deployment delivery Customer Order: Project Implementation & Delivery – Owns Commit Compliance and delivery KPIs Customer Order: Project Implementation & Delivery – Drives performance analysis and corrective improvements Cross-Functional & Customer Support – Leads resolution of customer and cross-functional issues Cross-Functional & Customer Support – Acts as a strong communicator and escalation owner Cross-Functional & Customer Support – Partners with Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Regional teams Process Support & Optimization – Leads cross-functional process design and improvement initiatives Process Support & Optimization – Improves fulfillment, provisioning lead time, and delivery efficiency Systems, Data & Financial Acumen – Oversees data center operations systems impacts and improvements Systems, Data & Financial Acumen – Leads data issue investigation and resolution Systems, Data & Financial Acumen – Applies financial and business planning knowledge to operations decisions Vendor Management – Manages vendor engagement related to deployments, construction, and EIS Vendor Management – Partners with data center operations support to ensure performance standards Qualifications Typically 10+ years of experience in technical or infrastructure environments Strong technical people leadership experience Data center, real estate, or IT infrastructure project management background Field experience such as construction or site delivery Real estate space planning and build readiness experience Strong communication, people leadership, and financial literacy Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Compensation & Benefits The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI: 103,000 - 155,000 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 Equinix’s 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 we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll 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. We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here. #J-18808-Ljbffr