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Job Summary

At Equinix, talent is a strategic differentiator. As the Program Manager, Global Emerging Talent, you will help shape the workforce of the future by designing and delivering innovative talent solutions that build critical capabilities, accelerate business outcomes, and strengthen long-term talent pipelines. 

Reporting Equinix’s Integrated Talent Solutions (ITS), you will serve as a Strategic Talent Advisor and Program Owner, partnering with business leaders, HR, and talent stakeholders to align emerging talent strategies with workforce priorities and future skills needs.

Through a deep understanding of business demand, talent supply, and market dynamics, you will help leaders navigate talent decisions and create pathways that unlock opportunity, build organizational capability, and enable sustainable growth. Leveraging Talent Intelligence, Talent Marketplace capabilities, and Build-Borrow-Buy-Place principles, you will lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of global internship, apprenticeship, and trainee programs that strengthen Equinix's talent ecosystem and deliver measurable business impact.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of workforce strategy, talent innovation, program execution, and organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HR, and Functional Partner Teams, translating workforce demand into innovative talent solutions

• Partner with leaders to identify future capability needs and determine how emerging talent programs can accelerate workforce readiness and business growth

• Advise on workforce strategies using Build-Borrow-Buy-Place principles, helping leaders balance immediate hiring needs with long-term capability development

• Leverage talent intelligence, labor market insights, and workforce data to inform decision-making, talent planning, and investment priorities

• Influence talent decisions through a skills-based lens, ensuring alignment between business objectives and future workforce requirements

Global Emerging Talent Strategy

• Develop and execute the global strategy for internships, apprenticeships, traineeships, and other emerging talent pathways

• Identify opportunities to expand and modernize talent pipelines to meet evolving business and skills demands

• Create scalable frameworks, governance models, and operating rhythms that enable consistent global delivery while supporting regional requirements

• Drive continuous innovation in how Equinix attracts, develops, and converts emerging talent into future organizational capability

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of global emerging talent programs, from strategy and planning through execution, measurement, and 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 that demonstrate program effectiveness, talent outcomes, and business value

• Ensure programs are delivered with operational excellence, within budget, on schedule, and aligned with strategic objectives

Talent Marketplace & Skills-Based Talent Solutions

• Partner closely with Talent Marketplace and workforce planning stakeholders to integrate emerging talent pathways into broader talent strategies

• Enable skills-based talent practices by connecting program design to future capabilities, workforce priorities, and business outcomes

• Create pathways that support long-term career growth, internal mobility, and workforce sustainability

• Identify opportunities to connect emerging talent initiatives with enterprise transformation and workforce planning efforts

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Build trusted partnerships with leaders across the business, Human Resources, and Integrated Talent Solutions

• Influence decision-making by translating complex workforce challenges into clear, actionable talent strategies

• Deliver compelling executive communications, recommendations, and presentations to senior leaders and governance forums

• Act as a visible advocate for emerging talent, workforce innovation, and skills-based talent strategies across the enterprise

Change Leadership

• Lead change initiatives associated with talent transformation and workforce innovation efforts

• Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption strategies that drive successful implementation and sustainable outcomes

• Foster alignment across global teams and create momentum around new ways of building and developing talent

What Success Looks Like

• Emerging talent programs are recognized as strategic workforce solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes

• Leaders view Emerging Talent as a trusted partner in workforce planning and capability-building conversations

• Talent pipelines are aligned to future skill needs and business priorities

• Program participants successfully transition into high-impact roles that strengthen organizational capability

• Data, talent intelligence, and workforce insights consistently inform decisions and investment strategies

• The programs contribute meaningfully to Equinix's workforce of the future strategy and culture of continuous learning

Qualifications

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Experience building, scaling, or optimizing internship, apprenticeship, trainee, or other emerging talent programs

• Experience with Talent Marketplace, workforce planning, talent intelligence, talent mobility, or skills-based workforce practices

• Knowledge of Build-Borrow-Buy-Place and strategic workforce planning methodologies

• Experience operating within complex, global organizations undergoing transformation

• Program, project management, agile, or change management certifications

Why Join Us

This role is an opportunity to influence how Equinix builds the workforce of tomorrow. You will help shape talent strategies that create access to opportunity, strengthen critical capabilities, and enable the business to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. You won't simply manage talent programs. You'll help design the future talent ecosystem of Equinix, creating pathways that connect people, skills, and business opportunity at a global scale.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 99,000 - 149,000 CAD / Annual

Poland - Warsaw Office WAO : 173,000 - 277,000 PLN / 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.Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.Core Benefits - Pension: You will be enrolled in the employee capital plan or pension, known as PPK, a contributory pension scheme for you and your employer to save funds intended for withdrawal on retirement. Private Medical Insurance: You may enroll yourself and eligible dependents in Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for greater choice, flexibility, and access to specialist care for short-term illness or injury and so on. Life and Accident Insurance: Equinix provides Life and Accident Insurance cover for its employees which you can enroll in. Other Benefits and Perks - Employees have the option to select and use from a wide range of other benefits including: Annual Leaves, Flex Wallet (flexible spending account), Multi-sport Card, Lunch Pass Card, Discount Portal, statutory allowances and reimbursements (remote working, corrective glasses reimbursement), and paid and unpaid leaves in line with local market practices and regulatory requirements. More details on eligibility and rules for leaves are in Equinix's HR policies. Eligibility and contribution requirements apply to some benefits, in line with company policy. Benefits are subject to specific plan/program or insurer terms and conditions, including changes at Equinix's discretion. Equinix will be compliant will regulatory requirements on benefits and leaves.

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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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