Senior Director, Global Design and Construction Data Analytics

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. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. 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 The Global Design & Construction team (GDC) is responsible for planning, designing and delivering the worlds most interconnected data centers. Our global footprint includes more than 270 data centers across ~35 countries and ~75 metros. Our goals are to deliver more reliable and flexible capacity to the business, faster and cheaper. GDC is seeking an experienced leader responsible for leading the modernization of our data analytics capabilities and driving our AI transformation. This role is accountable for transforming fragmented data and reporting into secure, automated, and insight-driven analytics platforms. You will collaborate closely with each of the GDC sub-functions and wider support teams. Responsibilities Enterprise Analytics Strategy Lead analytics strategy, aligned to business priorities and transformation objectives Define analytics as a scalable capability, not isolated reporting efforts Translate business complexity into clear, decision-ready insights for senior leadership Platform Modernization & AI Enablement Drive modernization of analytics platforms through automation, and standardization Lead adoption of advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and self-service reporting to improve efficiency and insight quality Eliminate manual reporting through fully automated, governed analytics solutions Governance, Architecture & Security Help maintain reporting standards, metric definitions, and sources of truth Shape analytics architecture principles that balance scalability, performance, and usability Own analytics access and security models, including role-based access and compliance-driven design Portfolio & Delivery Oversight Govern a portfolio of analytics and transformation initiatives, prioritizing work based on business value Oversee end-to-end analytics lifecycle, ensuring adoption and sustained value Balance near-term delivery with long-term platform health and scalability Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership Lead and develop the global vision for GDC analytics Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on performance, trends, risks, and data-driven opportunities Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Construction or a related field or commensurate experience Significant experience within the data science/analytics domain Preference for data science/analytics experience in the construction domain Relevant professional certifications or continuous learning in analytics, data, or AI preferred Experience operating in a highly cross functional, multinational business ideally in the data center industry Skills Proven track record delivering large-scale analytics modernization initiatives Advanced Power BI and SQL skills, and utilizing AI Dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a bias for action, rapid experimentation, and ability to break down complex problems and deliver novel solutions to address them Analytical problem solver with the ability to work under pressure and multitask while leading cross-functional teams Excellent communicator, able to simplify complexity and tailor messaging based on audience Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with key stakeholders as a trusted advisor Ability to demonstrate ownership and proactively drive initiatives while meeting business deadlines Ability to balance collab