Director, Global Design and Construction Data Analytics

Equinix•Toronto, ON

1d•$177,000 - $319,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Design & Construction team (GDC) is responsible for planning, designing and delivering the worlds most interconnected data centers. Our global footprint includes more than 270 data centers across ~35 countries and ~75 metros. Our goals are to deliver more reliable and flexible capacity to the business, faster and cheaper. GDC is seeking an experienced leader responsible for leading the modernization of our data analytics capabilities and driving our AI transformation. This role is accountable for transforming fragmented data and reporting into secure, automated, and insight‑driven analytics platforms. You will collaborate closely with each of the GDC sub-functions and wider support teams.

Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Construction or a related field or commensurate experience
Significant experience within the data science/analytics domain, typically 10+ years' experience
Preference for data science/analytics experience in the construction domain
Relevant professional certifications or continuous learning in analytics, data, or AI preferred
Experience operating in a highly cross functional, multinational business ideally in the data center industry
Proven track record delivering large‑scale analytics modernization initiatives
Advanced Power BI and SQL skills, and utilizing AI
Dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a bias for action, rapid experimentation, and ability to break down complex problems and deliver novel solutions to address them
Analytical problem solver with the ability to work under pressure and multitask while leading cross-functional teams
Excellent communicator, able to simplify complexity and tailor messaging based on audience
Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with key stakeholders as a trusted advisor
Ability to demonstrate ownership and proactively drive initiatives while meeting business deadlines
Ability to balance collaboration and driving alignment, while being decisive

Responsibilities

Lead analytics strategy, aligned to business priorities and transformation objectives
Define analytics as a scalable capability, not isolated reporting efforts
Translate business complexity into clear, decision‑ready insights for senior leadership
Drive modernization of analytics platforms through automation, and standardization
Lead adoption of advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and self‑service reporting to improve efficiency and insight quality
Eliminate manual reporting through fully automated, governed analytics solutions
Help maintain reporting standards, metric definitions, and sources of truth
Shape analytics architecture principles that balance scalability, performance, and usability
Own analytics access and security models, including role‑based access and compliance‑driven design
Govern a portfolio of analytics and transformation initiatives, prioritizing work based on business value
Oversee end‑to‑end analytics lifecycle, ensuring adoption and sustained value
Balance near‑term delivery with long‑term platform health and scalability
Lead and develop the global vision for GDC analytics
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on performance, trends, risks, and data‑driven opportunities