- 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 Strategy Senior Analyst, Special Projects in the Catalyst Team is an impact-oriented problem solver who supports cross-functional leaders to frame ambiguous business problems, conduct discovery and analysis, and translate insights into clear recommendations and action plans. This role independently executes discrete workstreams, builds simple models and visualizations, and drives adoption through sound project and change-management practices

- This role requires strong synthesis capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to quickly connect dots across a diverse type of ambiguous, complex problems

- Impact‑Oriented Problem Solving and Decision Making

- Select and apply problem-solving techniques. Independently execute analyses to identify root causes, connect data and qualitative inputs, and develop insights

- Identify risks, implications, and downstream impacts, balancing strategy, execution realities, and enterprise considerations

- Frame ambiguous problems, synthesize insights, and develop decision options with explicit recommendations and outlined trade-offs

- Use core analysis and visualization tools effectively (e.g.,



Excel formulas and pivot tables; BI visualizations)

- Contribute to business cases and value tracking approaches, including inputs to benefits definition and measurement

- Adaptable Leadership and Facilitation
- Facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve ambiguity, align stakeholders, and converge on solutions, especially in time-sensitive or high-pressure environments

- Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments while maintaining a solution orientation

- Plan and facilitate discovery interviews (e.g., develop interview guides, lead discussions, synthesize themes) and conduct benchmarking using internal and external sources

- Synthesis and Strategic Communication
- Clearly understands and communicates the vision and objectives of the engagement, providing clear day-to-day direction to their workstream team

- Connect disparate inputs and synthesize complexity in real-time, driving clarity, alignment and momentum

- Develop clear, executive-ready narratives that translate complex initiatives into a clear story tailored to the audience

- Strong written and verbal communication skills,



including the ability to communicate difficult messages constructively and active listening to accurately understand stakeholder perspectives

- Program Ownership & Execution

- Lead cross-functional workstreams end-to-end, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination

- Create, maintain and own core project management artifacts (e.g., charter, RAID log, project plan, governance) and establish working cadences

- Support change and adoption by creating stakeholder impact assessments, coordinating handover plans, and tracking adoption actions

- Tracks the project status. Identifies, monitors and escalates risks, actions and decisions

- Trusted Partnership
- Build credibility and trust with stakeholders quickly

- Regularly interact with and present to senior leaders (including VPs) and influence decision-making through data-driven storytelling

- Partner effectively across teams, demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and an enterprise mindset- Solid executive presence and communication skills

- Results-driven problem solver with critical thinking and analytical skills

- Proven success leading cross‑functional projects

- Ability to synthesize, distill, and simplify information

- Ability to pivot between the big picture and the details

- High emotional intelligence and ability to influence

- Quick learner and ability to think on your feet

- Tenacity to push through challenges and solve hard problems

- Able to navigate ambiguity
- 3+ years of relevant experience; management consulting or internal consulting preferred

📌 Strategy Senior Analyst (Catalyst Team) (Toronto)
🏢 Equinix
📍 Toronto