Program Manager, Global Emerging Talent

Equinix•Toronto, ON

4d•$118,000 - $176,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Equinix, talent is a strategic differentiator. As the Program Manager, Global Emerging Talent, you will help shape the workforce of the future by designing and delivering innovative talent solutions that build critical capabilities, accelerate business outcomes, and strengthen long-term talent pipelines. Reporting Equinix’s Integrated Talent Solutions (ITS), you will serve as a Strategic Talent Advisor and Program Owner, partnering with business leaders, HR, and talent stakeholders to align emerging talent strategies with workforce priorities and future skills needs. Through a deep understanding of business demand, talent supply, and market dynamics, you will help leaders navigate talent decisions and create pathways that unlock opportunity, build organizational capability, and enable sustainable growth. Leveraging Talent Intelligence, Talent Marketplace capabilities, and Build-Borrow-Buy-Place principles, you will lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of global internship, apprenticeship, and trainee programs that strengthen Equinix's talent ecosystem and deliver measurable business impact. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of workforce strategy, talent innovation, program execution, and organizational transformation.

Requirements

7+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide programs, workforce initiatives, or talent strategies in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, or related functions
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders to influence strategy, drive change, and deliver business outcomes
Experience managing complex, global, cross-functional programs and organizational initiatives
Strong program management, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities
Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and consulting skills
Ability to translate workforce challenges into scalable talent solutions
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience building, scaling, or optimizing internship, apprenticeship, trainee, or other emerging talent programs
Experience with Talent Marketplace, workforce planning, talent intelligence, talent mobility, or skills-based workforce practices
Knowledge of Build-Borrow-Buy-Place and strategic workforce planning methodologies
Experience operating within complex, global organizations undergoing transformation
Program, project management, agile, or change management certifications

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HR, and Functional Partner Teams, translating workforce demand into innovative talent solutions
Partner with leaders to identify future capability needs and determine how emerging talent programs can accelerate workforce readiness and business growth
Advise on workforce strategies using Build-Borrow-Buy-Place principles, helping leaders balance immediate hiring needs with long-term capability development
Leverage talent intelligence, labor market insights, and workforce data to inform decision-making, talent planning, and investment priorities
Influence talent decisions through a skills-based lens, ensuring alignment between business objectives and future workforce requirements
Develop and execute the global strategy for internships, apprenticeships, traineeships, and other emerging talent pathways
Identify opportunities to expand and modernize talent pipelines to meet evolving business and skills demands
Create scalable frameworks, governance models, and operating rhythms that enable consistent global delivery while supporting regional requirements
Drive continuous innovation in how Equinix attracts, develops, and converts emerging talent into future organizational capability
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of global emerging talent programs, from strategy and planning through execution, measurement, and continuous improvement
Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives involving HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Marketplace, HR Operations, Finance, Communications, Legal, and business stakeholders
Establish success metrics, reporting frameworks, and dashboards that demonstrate program effectiveness, talent outcomes, and business value
Ensure programs are delivered with operational excellence, within budget, on schedule, and aligned with strategic objectives
Partner closely with Talent Marketplace and workforce planning stakeholders to integrate emerging talent pathways into broader talent strategies
Enable skills-based talent practices by connecting program design to future capabilities, workforce priorities, and business outcomes
Create pathways that support long-term career growth, internal mobility, and workforce sustainability
Identify opportunities to connect emerging talent initiatives with enterprise transformation and workforce planning efforts
Build trusted partnerships with leaders across the business, Human Resources, and Integrated Talent Solutions
Influence decision-making by translating complex workforce challenges into clear, actionable talent strategies
Deliver compelling executive communications, recommendations, and presentations to senior leaders and governance forums
Act as a visible advocate for emerging talent, workforce innovation, and skills-based talent strategies across the enterprise
Lead change initiatives associated with talent transformation and workforce innovation efforts
Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption strategies that drive successful implementation and sustainable outcomes
Foster alignment across global teams and create momentum around new ways of building and developing talent

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary plans
Retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Healthcare coverage
Optional benefit plans
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
Vacation
Personal time
Employee capital plan or pension (PPK)
Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Life and Accident Insurance
Annual Leaves
Flex Wallet (flexible spending account)
Multi-sport Card
Lunch Pass Card
Discount Portal
Statutory allowances and reimbursements (remote working, corrective glasses reimbursement)
Paid and unpaid leaves