Program Manager – Global Emerging Talent

Equinix

Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, seeks a program manager to lead global internship, apprenticeship, and trainee strategies. Advising leaders, managing cross-functional delivery, and building future talent pipelines.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global talent programs, workforce planning, and change management while effectively partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic talent solutions and organizational transformation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Talent Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementChange LeadershipWorkforce PlanningExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementTalent AcquisitionTalent ManagementWorkforce PlanningTalent IntelligenceTalent MobilitySkills-Based Workforce PracticesAgile MethodologiesChange Management

Soft Skills

InfluencingFacilitationConsultingCommunicationPartnership Building

Tools & Technologies

Talent MarketplaceReporting FrameworksDashboardsGovernance ModelsOperating Rhythms

Certifications & Qualifications

Program Management CertificationProject Management CertificationAgile CertificationChange Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Emerging Talent PathwaysInternship ProgramsApprenticeship ProgramsTrainee ProgramsWorkforce InnovationBuild-Borrow-Buy-Place MethodologyGlobal OrganizationsTalent Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic talent advisor to business leaders, HR, and functional partner teams
Translate workforce demand into innovative talent solutions and advise on future capability needs
Develop and execute global strategies for internships, apprenticeships, traineeships, and other emerging talent pathways
Create scalable frameworks, governance models, and operating rhythms for global delivery
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of global emerging talent programs from strategy through continuous improvement
Lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Marketplace, HR Operations, Finance, Communications, Legal, and business stakeholders
Establish success metrics, reporting frameworks, and dashboards to demonstrate program effectiveness and business value
Integrate emerging talent pathways with Talent Marketplace and workforce planning strategies
Build pathways supporting career growth, internal mobility, and workforce sustainability
Build trusted partnerships and influence senior-level decision-making through recommendations and presentations
Lead change initiatives, stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption strategies for talent transformation
Advocate for emerging talent, workforce innovation, and skills-based talent strategies across Equinix

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide programs, workforce initiatives, or talent strategies in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, or related functions
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders to influence strategy, drive change, and deliver business outcomes
Experience managing complex, global, cross-functional programs and organizational initiatives
Strong program management, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities
Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and consulting skills
Ability to translate workforce challenges into scalable talent solutions
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience building, scaling, or optimizing internship, apprenticeship, trainee, or other emerging talent programs preferred
Experience with Talent Marketplace, workforce planning, talent intelligence, talent mobility, or skills-based workforce practices preferred
Knowledge of Build-Borrow-Buy-Place and strategic workforce planning methodologies preferred
Experience operating within complex, global organizations undergoing transformation preferred
Program, project management, agile, or change management certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Assistance Program
US health, life, disability, and voluntary insurance plans
US retirement plan contributions by the employee and Equinix
US accrued Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Canada healthcare coverage, life, disability, and optional benefit plans
Canada vacation, personal time, and paid holidays
Canada Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Canada Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Canada Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
Poland employee capital plan or pension (PPK)
Poland Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Poland Life and Accident Insurance
Annual Leaves
Flex Wallet (flexible spending account)
Multi-sport Card
Lunch Pass Card
Discount Portal
Statutory allowances and reimbursements, including remote working and corrective glasses reimbursement
Paid and unpaid leaves in line with local market practices and regulatory requirements
Bonus eligibility
Potential equity offering depending on the position