Senior Manager, Operations Compliance

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. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. 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 Senior Manager, Global Operations Compliance holds global ownership of the Quality, Security, and Business Continuity compliance posture across Equinix's Data Center portfolio. In-scope frameworks include ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), PCI DSS, and SOC 1 / SOC 2, as well as applicable regional certifications. The role carries a dual mandate. As a technical subject matter expert, the candidate is expected to design, defend, and continually improve controls across all in-scope frameworks, and to represent Equinix's position directly to external certification bodies, auditors, regulators and other relevant parties. As a people leader, the candidate manages a team of Compliance professionals distributed globally, delivering a single, consistent global program while accounting for regional regulatory and operational variances. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management Lead, recruit, retain, and develop a team of Compliance professionals distributed across APAC, EMEA, and AMER regions Define and drive the team strategy through strong tactical decision making and collaboration with team members to ensure alignment with overall Global Operations strategy Establish and maintain an operating rhythm - regular one-to-ones, team meetings, and calibration sessions - designed fo