Chief of Staff, Enterprise AI

Equinix

. Advise the Chief AI Officer on Equinix’s enterprise AI strategy and execution .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $177,000 - $319,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in enterprise AI strategy, execution, and leadership within complex, global organizations. Capable of driving AI adoption, managing cross-functional dependencies, and delivering strategic initiatives with strong financial and analytical acumen.

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Enterprise AI StrategyFinancial AcumenExecutive CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Judgment

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Hard Skills

AI EconomicsBudget PlanningInvestment PrioritizationBenefits MeasurementDecision Brief DevelopmentComplex Initiative DeliveryOrganizational Change ManagementRisk AssessmentOperating Model EvolutionAI Tool Utilization

Soft Skills

InfluenceCollaborationTrustDiscretionLearning Agility

Industry Keywords

C-Suite EngagementMatrixed OrganizationGenerative AIAI Adoption BarriersLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational CommunicationsDecision MemosPortfolio ReviewsOperating RhythmChange Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the Chief AI Officer on Equinix’s enterprise AI strategy and execution
Define and communicate AI strategy, priorities, and investment roadmap
Develop decision briefs with recommendations, alternatives, financial implications, and risks
Assess emerging AI capabilities, competitors, and partnerships
Lead strategic initiatives and special projects from problem definition through delivery
Own the AI leadership team’s operating rhythm, including planning, portfolio reviews, leadership meetings, and offsites
Drive visibility into priorities, dependencies, investments, and results
Validate value assumptions and distinguish realized benefits from forecasts
Coordinate budget and workforce planning with Finance and HR
Resolve execution barriers and escalate material risks
Represent the CAIO within delegated decision rights
Build partnerships with executive leaders, Chiefs of Staff, and business owners to drive AI adoption and value realization
Resolve cross-functional dependencies and competing priorities
Prepare Board materials, executive materials, decision memos, and organizational communications
Prepare the CAIO for customer, partner, and industry engagements
Partner with AI leadership and HR on operating model evolution, workforce priorities, and leadership development
Coordinate responsible AI requirements and unresolved risk decisions with governance, Security, Legal, and other control functions
Advance AI fluency and change initiatives with business leaders
Improve organizational processes and use of AI to reduce manual reporting and unnecessary meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, Chief of Staff, product, data, AI, or related leadership roles
Demonstrated ownership of execution and business results
Strong understanding of enterprise AI and technology operating models, including generative AI, agents, shared platforms, adoption barriers, AI economics, and risk
Experience delivering complex initiatives across a large, global, matrixed organization
Experience resolving competing priorities and recovering off-track work
Strong financial and analytical acumen
Experience with business cases, investment prioritization, budget planning, and benefits measurement
Experience developing executive communications, Board materials, and strategic plans with limited revision
Experience partnering with C-suite executives through ambiguity and organizational change
Ability to engage credibly with technical and business leaders
Strategic judgment and ability to make trade-offs
Execution discipline and reliable follow-through
Executive communication skills
Trust, discretion, and integrity
Influence and collaboration skills
Learning agility and effective use of AI tools
Ability to remain effective under pressure and know when to escalate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Assistance Program available to all employees
US health, life, disability, and voluntary insurance plans
US retirement plan contributions
US paid time off and paid holidays
Canada healthcare coverage, life, disability, and optional benefit plans
Canada Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
Canada vacation, personal time, and paid holidays
Bonus eligibility
Equity may be offered depending on the position
Disability accommodations during the employment process