Project Manager

**Project Manager (Digital Infrastructure)**:

- JR-151731
- Hybrid
- Singapore
- Project and Program Management
- Full time

Who are we?

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 career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. 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.

The Digital Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design and construction of new and expansion Data Centers. The position requires a high dependency on Telecom principles for execution, and extensive collaboration with the Network, Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural disciplines, with construction projects spanning across Retail, Hyperscale, and Hybrid data center designs. Other responsibilities include financial planning and reporting; vendor management; real estate evaluation; contract negotiations; bid analysis; legal assessments; and business development.

Key responsibilities:
Project Management, Skills, & Leadership
- Responsible for the coordination and completion of CapEx budgets. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors, and summarizes progress of projects.
- Plans and coordinates project scheduling, budgeting, and administrative tasks.
- Facilitates projects by conducting meetings, recording meeting minutes/action items, and performing complete and thorough follow-up.
- Oversees and approves Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Order tracking process, and ensures orders are processed in accordance with Equinix’s service and operational standards to facilitate data integrity and invoice accuracy.
- Maintains budget accountability for CapEx construction projects. Works with Commercial Management to capture all phases of budget forecasts.
- Ability to work with outside suppliers to understand and negotiate leases or private construction for bulk dark fiber construction projects.
- Research and analyze data to evaluate operational difficulties and approve/authorize actions needed to solve problems.
- Identifies, analyzes, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity.

Qualifications, key skills and attributes:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Business Information Systems, Construction Management, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- BICSI RCDD certification preferred.
- AutoCad design skills strongly preferred.
- Network Design experience delivering Network Systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), Data Center Operating Systems (DCOS), Security, and Customer-facing platforms required.
- PMP Certification preferred (Project Management Professional)
- Extensive knowledge of Telecommunications and Internet technologies and systems.
- Fundamental knowledge of inside plant /outside plant fiber optic cabling and optical components such as DWDM, amplifiers and DCM.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Excellent written and spoken interpersonal communication skills.

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.