Global Finance Senior Project Manager

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Global Finance Senior Project Manager to manage and execute projects within the Corporate Finance organization.  Candidate will manage global cross-functional teams to initiate, scope, and complete projects that expand REIT compliance, change business processes, and deploy new technology.  Projects will largely be for the Tax, Treasury, REIT, Stock Services, and Payroll departments and will typically require significant engagement with two or more finance departments and non-finance departments.  Projects may require significant interface with IT, requiring system knowledge, familiarity with IT processes, analysis, facilitation, and judgment, as well as the ability to collaborate and influence others while delegating and following up on assigned tasks.  Candidate will report to the Sr. Director, Corporate Finance & REIT.

Responsibilities  

• Define and organize a project work plan including budget development and approval; manage global cross-functional teams to achieve major milestones and ensure adherence to timelines and quality

• Work with department leads to define and develop short and long-term vision for their organization leading to global scaling, development of global business requirements and processes, design specifications and utilization of current or adaptive new technologies to achieve stated visions

• Conduct cross-functional meetings, workshops, and in-country due diligence sessions that could extend up to several days or months in duration

• Act as champion for change and innovation when coordinating with other departments, resolving issues, maintaining timelines while also considering scaling for growth and the efficiency of automated processes

• Oversee the execution of multiple tasks, performed on an interdepartmental basis

• Act as a liaison between the department and Finance PMO and IT teams to ensure proposed technology solutions are complete and meet requirements developed by a department

• Be able to manage sensitive information discretely and identify / on-board key contributors to help with project work

• Develop presentations independently for senior management

• Report weekly status and elevate critical project risks to Sr. Director, Corporate Finance & REIT; status may relate to global cross-functional projects or inter-department initiatives

• Assist REIT Compliance team with compliance related projects and tasks which improve or enhance current processes/procedures to scale for growth and improve efficiency   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent. 

• In-depth knowledge and experience in project and process management.  Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, project and / or process management

• Experience in system implementation and improvement to achieve scale and incorporate automation efficiencies

• Interest in broadening knowledge in technical fields such as Treasury, Tax, REIT Compliance and inter-relationships between these and other Finance functions

• Be able to learn quickly; this role requires heavy interaction with Legal, Finance, IT, HR, and in-country teams

• Proven experience working effectively in a matrixed, global organization

• Strong written and communication skills

• Ability to work with ambiguity

• Strong multi-project management skills with experience in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing multiple high-risk, high-visibility, large-scale projects from definition through implementation, involving internal personnel and advisors

• Strong power point skills with creative mindset

• Comprehensive knowledge of full lifecycle project management, software development, and infrastructure deployment methodologies and industry best practices; familiarity with and/or utilization of various project implementation methodologies (e.g., agile, waterfall...)

• Experience building collaborative environments, teaming cultures, and customer service mindset among project teams

• Knowledge budgeting process, development, and presentment

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Soft Skills Required

• Have excellent analytical skills; be able to take complex information and distil into concepts that can be understood by employees at all levels across all regions

• Have excellent communication and presentation skills (Executive presence strongly desired). Effectively communicate, influence, and set expectations with peers and executive leaders; able to stand-up for what you believe

• Be self-motivated, driven and comfortable working in a global, matrixed, fast-paced environment with consultative direction from management

• See the “big picture” and yet understand all the components that connect to the “big picture”

• Collaborative and flexible working style with ability to quickly establish trust and credibility

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.

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.