Assistant Project and Program Manager

Assistant Project and Program Manager

JR-162560

Hybrid

Singapore

General Management

Full time

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.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. 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 DIGIN Network Engineering & Operations (NE&O) Infrastructure Program Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of network infrastructure and interconnection platform initiatives that support Equinix's global digital ecosystem. This role combines program management, automation, data analytics, and AI-driven project execution to transform how infrastructure projects are planned, executed, and managed.

As a strategic leader, you will drive the evolution from traditional project management methodologies toward intelligent, data-driven, and self-service delivery models. You will champion the use of AI, automation, predictive analytics, and digital platforms to improve deployment velocity, enhance stakeholder visibility, reduce operational overhead, and enable engineering teams to become increasingly self-sufficient in managing project execution.

Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, risk registers, and status reports

Coordinate global stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines

Track project budgets, resource utilization, dependencies, and implementation readiness

Champion the adoption of AI-powered project management practices across Infrastructure Engineering and Operations

Implement predictive analytics for project forecasting, risk identification, schedule optimization, and resource planning

Develop AI-driven project insights, automated status reporting, executive dashboards, and delivery health monitoring

Utilize Generative AI technologies to automate project documentation, meeting summaries, action tracking, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications

Leverage digital copilots to improve team productivity and project transparency

Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence

Translate business objectives into measurable execution roadmaps

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product, Operations, Site Planning, and Data Center teams to coordinate project execution

Manage complex cross-functional dependencies across global initiatives

Influence stakeholders at all organizational levels through data-driven communication and visualization

Drive alignment between business priorities and technical execution

Identify cross functional dependencies and work with relevant department stakeholders to co-ordinate and prioritize activities

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Design and implement self-service delivery frameworks that enable engineers and stakeholders to independently manage project activities

Reduce manual project management activities through automation-first principles

Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate project delivery processes

Lead Digital Transformation initiatives within Network Engineering and Operations

Establish best practices for AI adoption and automation across the project lifecycle

Evaluate emerging technologies that improve delivery efficiency and project visibility

Foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous learning

Capture lessons learned and implemented best practices across future deployments

Reporting & Communication

Define project KPIs and operational metrics that provide real-time visibility into delivery performance

Develop centralized dashboards and reporting platforms using modern analytics tools

Utilize data insights to identify bottlenecks, deployment risks, and improvement opportunities

Establish program governance through measurable business outcomes rather than administrative tracking

Qualifications

3 to 5 Years of experience in project coordination or Project Management

Agile practitioner Skill with good hands-on JIRA

Experience in Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Data Center, Cloud, or Technology environments

Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure deployment projects

Experience driving automation, process improvement, or digital transformation initiatives

Demonstrated success working in global cross-functional environments

Experience using AI tools, automation platforms, or analytics solutions to improve project delivery

Understanding of data-driven project governance and predictive analytics

Good to have Skills

Strong understanding of network infrastructure technologies, including:

Data Center Infrastructure

Network Infrastructure

Internet & Peering Platforms

Cloud Connectivity

Infrastructure Lifecycle Management

Familiarity with Change Management and Service Delivery processes

Future Success Profile

The successful candidate will:

Act as a strategic program leader rather than a traditional project coordinator

Leverage AI and automation to eliminate manual project work

Enable engineering teams to become self-managing and data driven

Build scalable delivery frameworks that support global infrastructure growth

Drive digital transformation across Network Engineering & Operations

Use predictive insights rather than reactive reporting to improve delivery outcomes

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.