Strategy Director, Special Projects

Equinix•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$166,000 - CA$248,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Operations Catalyst team is Equinix’s internal consulting and sprint execution engine, partnering directly with senior leaders to solve the company’s most complex, high-impact enterprise problems. Catalyst engagements typically run 3-6 months, rapidly mobilizing cross-functional teams to drive clarity, decisions, and actionable execution plans before transitioning ownership to the long-term business owner. A Catalyst Strategy Director, Special Projects is a senior, business-facing leader who leads 1-3 initiatives simultaneously from problem definition through execution. This role partners closely with executive leadership to frame complex decisions, synthesize insights into clear recommendations, and ensure programs deliver measurable business outcomes. You serve as the primary driver, integrator and facilitator, guiding senior leaders through ambiguity, trade-offs, and critical decisions while ensuring work remains enterprise-aligned, actionable, and outcome-driven. This role requires expert synthesis capabilities, strong executive presence, and the ability to quickly connect dots across strategy and execution – setting the standard for how Catalyst engagements are run.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant experience; with management consulting or internal consulting experience
Proven success leading complex, cross functional initiatives with senior executives
Exceptional problem solving, analytical, and synthesis skills
Quick learner and ability to think on your feet
Strong executive presence and communication skills
High emotional intelligence and ability to influence
Highly skilled in navigating ambiguity
Ability to pivot between the big picture and the details
Tenacity, resilience, and a results driven mindset
Proven experience in program and project management

Responsibilities

Frame and structure complex, ambiguous programs and engagements, rapidly identifying critical issues, priorities, and interdependencies
Synthesize data, insights, and stakeholder perspectives into clear, actionable decision options
Guide teams to apply the most appropriate problem-solving techniques.
Own, oversee and challenge analytical work (e.g., financial, headcount, operational models) to ensure rigor, root cause clarity, and sound judgment
Advise senior leaders on risks, implications, and downstream impacts, balancing strategy, execution realities, and enterprise considerations
Facilitate high stakes, cross functional, and executive decision making forums, including E-Team discussions
Set the standard for facilitation and decision framing – ensuring options are enterprise consistent, decisive, and clearly communicated
Operate effectively in high pressure, emotionally charged environments with a solution oriented, enterprise mindset
Manage escalations in partnership with executive sponsors, treating setbacks as opportunities for progress
Coach and mentor more junior Catalyst team members, strengthening problem solving, facilitation, and leadership capability across the team
Clearly understands and communicates the vision and objectives of the engagement, providing clear day-to-day direction to the team and business leads
Own engagement framing and alignment with initiative leadership and executive sponsors
Connect disparate inputs and synthesize complexity in real-time, driving clarity, alignment and momentum
Communicate difficult messages constructively; listen actively and accurately reflect stakeholder perspectives
Distill complexity into clear insights, structured narratives, and compelling recommendations
Lead multiple complex, multi-work stream Catalyst programs concurrently, maintaining quality, consistency, and pace
Establish appropriate governance, operating models, escalation paths, and decision forums
Translate strategic intent into sequenced, prioritized execution plans that convert decisions into sustained action
Own core program artifacts including charters, RAID logs, integrated project plans, and operating cadences
Design and implement repeatable frameworks, templates, and governance mechanisms that strengthen the Catalyst operating model
Partner with Change and Communications teams to embed change strategy and proactively mitigate adoption risks
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the E-Team and senior leaders, influencing decisions through judgment, discretion, and insight
Build rapid command of the business and educate leaders on tradeoffs, implications, and recommendations
Model and reinforce an enterprise mindset across all engagements

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Optional benefit plans
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
Vacation and personal time
Various paid holidays