Public Policy Manager

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Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

• Identify emerging energy-related public policy issues impacting the Company's mid- and long-term business plans and develop internal and external policy analyses, positions, and strategies to influence the policy and regulatory environment and advance the Company's business priorities
• Work closely with internal executives and other subject matter experts to assure alignment on policy positions relating to energy and adjacent issues; identify and exchange information on areas of concern and opportunity with these leaders on an ongoing basis
• Participate in public policy coalitions and trade associations aligned with the Equinix public policy agenda and serve as a key point of contact for our participation in the energy-related committees and discussions. Serve as key liaison to these groups for internal Equinix stakeholders
• In coordination with Public Policy and Government Affairs team leads, develop working relationships with key policy makers and regulators in order to optimally advocate our public policy agenda
• Work with the Company's public relations and corporate columniations teams and others to develop a robust set of messages and materials that:
• Educate policymakers about Equinix business objectives, its importance to the foundational operations of the Internet, and its plans for future growth
• Position the Company as a leader with vision on central issues of importance to the Company
• Help the public understand the role the Company plays in the daily operations of the Internet
• Promote our positive contributions to environmental sustainability through the support and development of renewable energy sources and markets, energy efficiency, environmentally friendly policies and other initiatives
• Work closely and coordinate with the Public Policy & Government Affairs team to leverage their expertise and execute on strategies to advance our interests on issues of power and related areas
• Work closely and coordinate with the broader Global Regulatory, Policy, Privacy, and Compliance (GRPC) team to leverage their expertise and to assist them in execution of their responsibilities

• 8 to 10 years in government relations positions or prior service in state or federal legislative/regulatory bodies with a specific focus on energy and power policy
• Bachelor's degree; law or master's degree a plus
• Confirmed high level of integrity, thoroughness, flexibility, initiative, and collaboration
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent judgment
• Proven ability to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-visibility environment