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Equinix

Senior Manager, Capacity Planning

Equinix, Toronto, Ohio, United States, 43964

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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. Senior Manager, Capacity Planning

Job Summary

Lead capacity planning globally for all Equinix data center infrastructure products and services, driving scalable infrastructure strategies across power, cooling and other equipment to support global data center delivery, operations and interconnection services. Responsibilities

Own end-to-end capacity planning for Equinix’s global data center infrastructure portfolio, ensuring optimal scaling across compute, network, and storage resources. Develop and analyze business and technical scenarios to inform executive decision-making on infrastructure investments and service delivery. Define and implement comprehensive capacity planning processes, methodologies, and data models to deliver executable and optimized capacity plans. Proactively identify capacity risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted service delivery and operational efficiency. Forecast demand across all product lines and analyze trends to inform strategic deployment and expansion plans. Collaborate with Product, Sales, and Design teams to align infrastructure scaling with customer demand signals and market growth. Partner with Engineering, Software, Construction and Operations teams to optimize infrastructure at the intersection of hardware, software, and data center operations. Work closely with Design, Construction, Supply Chain, Network Engineering, Data Center Design, and Operations teams to identify the most efficient ways to scale infrastructure and deploy services. Collaborate with Finance to balance cost efficiency with technical and business requirements. Lead cross-functional initiatives to define problem statements, collect data, build analytical models, and deliver strategic recommendations. Drive improvements in planning efficiency and quality through automation and tooling, partnering with software engineers to implement solutions. Define and lead the development of capacity dashboards to monitor infrastructure utilization and proactively manage capacity shifts. Analyze usage patterns, revenue trends, and financial reports to support budget planning and assess capacity impact. Demonstrated ability to lead capacity planning and efficiency teams, managing complex projects with a focus on quality and timely delivery. Apply exceptional problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to infrastructure planning and optimization. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders through clear presentations and collaborative engagement. Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience. The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are: United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual Canada - Toronto 1 Office : 119,000 - 179,000 CAD / 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 (health, life, disability and voluntary plans for you and eligible family members); Retirement: you and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan; PTO and paid holidays with eligibility requirements. Benefits are subject to change and plan terms. Canada Core Benefits: Insurance for healthcare, life, disability and optional plans; Retirement: Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA); Vacation and Holidays with eligibility requirements. Benefits subject to plan terms and change at Equinix discretion. 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 race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy 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 or 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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