The Senior Manager of Process Architecture will lead cross-functional process redesign and improvement initiatives, translating business objectives into optimal process design. This hands-on role requires extensive experience in Lean and Six Sigma, gathering information from subject matter experts across business areas, and translating it into documented process maps to ensure clear communication and alignment. The ideal candidate will be a customer-focused self-starter with exceptional problem-solving skills, proactivity, resourcefulness, and the ability to develop and implement creative process-centric solutions. They will also have a proven track record of identifying and influencing the creation of value streams, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the adoption of new processes to achieve desired outcomes.    Responsibilities  Lead process reengineering activities: Provide process and programmatic support on a variety of projects, including designing and leading in person or virtual process related workshops  Analyze current state: Understand deficiencies with current processes and associated root causes   Design the future state: Partner with cross functional teams to design, pilot, and implement fit-for-purpose future state processes based on business objectives and requirements, Develop, analyze, and propose options that achieve objectives, balancing effort, cost, impact, and speed and Perform gap analysis    Create roadmaps and roll-out plans: Work with project teams to design an implementation approach and support roll-out   Implementation: Support the implementation and change management to embed and ensure adoption of new processes   Stakeholder management: Perform stakeholder analysis, ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement and buy-in and Resolve stakeholder issues, escalating as needed   Change management: Drive change readiness and impact analysis, supporting the planning and execution of communications, and championing the changes   Educate on and leverage best practices: Apply and mentor teams on methodologies, tools, and best practices for analysis, solutioning, and deployment    Qualifications  8+ years leading cross-functional end-to-end process redesign, transformation, and improvement initiatives   Bachelor’s degree in a related field  Continuous Improvement Certification, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferable  Fluency in translating business objectives and insights into optimal process design and user stories  Demonstrated ability to translate Lean, Six Sigma and process improvement tools and methodologies into simple, practical action   Success at leading cross-functional workshops and alignment events   Demonstrated success influencing senior leadership decision making, facilitating problem solving, and mediating conflict   Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, work autonomously with minimal oversight, and be proactive with communications and task prioritization   Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive insights and action  Able to collaborate and influence cross functionally  Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.