Senior Vice President , Global Energy - Equinix

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix ...

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A leadership role at Equinix means you will drive and collaborate on work that impacts the world. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

As the Senior Vice President of Global Energy at Equinix, you will play a critical role in shaping our global energy strategy to support Equinix’s growth objectives and enhance operational resilience. This SVP role encompasses oversight of all energy-related activities, including power sourcing, energy procurement, managing relationships with utility providers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

In this position, you will lead initiatives to optimize energy costs, expanding the use of renewable energy, and reducing the carbon footprint of our worldwide data center portfolio. This role is critical in enabling Equinix to achieve its long-term goals of increased capacity, cost efficiency, and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a visionary global energy strategy aligned with Equinix’s business objectives, emphasizing cost efficiency, sustainable growth, and reliable power availability.

Energy Sourcing and Procurement:

• Oversee global energy procurement, including the negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other energy contracts to secure reliable, cost-effective energy.

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with energy suppliers, utilities, and renewable energy developers to support the company’s growth.

Renewable Energy and Sustainability: Drive the expansion of renewable energy across our data center portfolio and lead initiatives to enhance the company’s energy resilience.

Data Center Power Strategy: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure energy capacity planning aligns with Equinix’s site selection, design, and operational strategies.

• Guide power infrastructure investments to ensure scalable, efficient, and future-proofed energy solutions that support long-term growth targets.

Cost Management: Monitor and control energy costs, implementing strategies for cost reduction through efficient procurement and energy management practices.

Capacity Planning: Oversee power capacity planning and load forecasting to ensure that our infrastructure can meet current and future demands while minimizing waste.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local, national, and international energy regulations, including environmental standards and reporting requirements.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with energy supply, pricing volatility, and regulatory changes that could impact operations.

Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with external stakeholders, including energy suppliers, regulators, and sustainability organizations, to promote the company’s energy initiatives and commitments.

Team Leadership: Inspire and lead a diverse global team, fostering a high-per

formance culture centered on accountability, agility and innovation. Collaborate with leaders cross-functionally to deliver Equinix's vision.

Knowledge and experience

• Substantial leadership experience in energy management, energy procurement, or related fields, with significant experience at an executive level.

• Proven track record in driving large-scale, global energy strategies, including renewable energy initiatives and infrastructure development.

• Experience in data center operations, utilities, or a similar mission-critical environment.

• Strong financial acumen with solid experience of managing large-scale budgets for global organizations.

• Excellent cross-functional leadership and influencing skills, with the proven ability to drive results through collaboration across diverse teams.

• Strong people leadership skills, with demonstrated success in developing future leaders and managing globally dispersed teams.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy management, environmental science, or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.

Skills and attributes

• Strategic Vision:  A strategic visionary with a deep understanding of energy markets, regulatory environments, and sustainability practices.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of energy systems, renewable technologies, and sustainability practices.

• Executive Leadership: Strong negotiation skills, with experience in managing complex contracts and relationships with suppliers, regulatory bodies and partners.

• Customer Centric: Skilled at building relationships cross-functionally, orchestrating Energy activities across the enterprise to deliver value and anticipate the customer needs.

• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to create an environment of innovation, growth, and improvement at scale.

• Inspirational leadership: An empowering leader who champions diverse, high-performing teams​.

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $307,000 to $461,000 per year
• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $307,000 to $461,000 per year
• Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $292,000 to $438,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

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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.