Technical Chief of Staff

Equinix

Chief of Staff driving operational excellence and technology transformation for digital initiatives at Equinix. Partnering with the Head of Digital to maximize organizational impact.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $177,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a thought starter on architecture and engineering tradeoffs.
Review technical proposals, roadmap decisions to ensure alignment with business outcomes.
Assist with AI transformation and technical role simplification related engineering transformation.
Partner with the Heads of Digital to develop and refine the digital strategy, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
Translate strategic vision into actionable roadmaps, OKRs, and quarterly plans.
Monitor progress against key initiatives and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Lead quarterly planning cycles and facilitate strategy review sessions.
Own the digital portfolio, tracking investments, priorities, and resource allocation.
Design and continuously improve operating rhythms, including team meetings, status updates, and decision-making forums.
Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions that scale.
Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into team performance.
Manage cross-functional dependencies and resolve bottlenecks.
Establish governance frameworks for digital initiatives.
Serve as trusted advisor and thought partner to the Heads of Digital.
Provide executive coaching support, including preparation for high-stakes presentations and stakeholder engagements.
Facilitate reflection and learning, helping to identify blind spots and growth opportunities.
Support leadership development through feedback, frameworks, and strategic perspective.
Act as sounding board for complex decisions and organizational challenges.
Partner with Chiefs of Staff across the Digital an innovation office to share best practice, bridge cross-functional initiatives, and ensure consistency.
Prepare executive briefings, board materials, and leadership presentations.
Represent the Head of Digital in meetings and forums as needed.
Manage internal communications to ensure team alignment and transparency.
Build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
Synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in software engineering or technology roles, including hands on development
Demonstrated experience as senior engineer or tech lead building and shipping production systems
6+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or similar analytical roles
Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environments
Deep understanding of digital technologies, go-to-market motions, and operations technology stacks
Exceptional project management skills with ability to drive results without direct authority
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation capabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with comfort in both qualitative and quantitative analysis
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence at all organizational levels.
Preferred: Experience in SAAS, digital transformation, or technology-enabled services.
Background in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy.
Exposure to executive coaching, leadership development, or organizational psychology.
Technical fluency with ability to engage credibly with engineering and product teams.
MBA or advanced degree in business, technology, or related field preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
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.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringproduction systemsproject managementdigital technologiesSAASdata analysistechnical fluencyengineering transformationoperational technology stacksexecutive coaching

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship buildinganalytical skillsproblem-solvinginfluenceleadership developmentstrategic thinkingcollaborationpresentation skillsrisk management

Certifications

MBAadvanced degree in businessadvanced degree in technologycertification in project managementcertification in digital transformationcertification in leadership developmentcertification in organizational psychologycertification in data analysiscertification in software engineeringcertification in SAAS