Senior Manager, Public Affairs - Asia Pacific

About the role

Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, is looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Public Affairs to shape how it is understood and trusted across Asia Pacific. The role leads region and community-focused communications that position Equinix as a responsible, long-term partner to the communities and markets where it operates. It works closely with Public Policy (government relations) and the PR team (media relations) and is the AP counterpart to the Public Affairs leads in AMER and EMEA.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional public affairs strategy that positions Equinix as a responsible leader in the data center industry and differentiates it from competitors
• Localize global narratives into market-specific messaging on issues such as energy, water, sustainability, AI and economic contribution, and turn technical topics into clear stories for non-technical audiences
• Partner with regional leadership so new data center projects and expansions launch with a well-prepared community and stakeholder narrative
• Build relationships with community, civic, industry and opinion-leader stakeholders in key AP markets
• Work with Community Engagement Managers and the Equinix Foundation on social impact, community investment and programs such as digital inclusion and workforce development
• Plan and run high-impact events, roundtables and forums, and cultivate partnerships with industry bodies such as APDCA and DCA Australia
• Monitor local public sentiment and media narratives, flag risks and opportunities, and counsel senior leaders on reputational risk
• Support crisis preparedness and response, and partner with PR on media efforts
• Position executives and subject matter experts as credible voices through speaking, articles and interviews, and write op-eds, speeches, case studies and community stories
• Align with Public Policy and Global Communications, coordinate with AMER and EMEA counterparts, and manage external agencies and consultants
• Set KPIs for public affairs and report regularly to leadership on reputation trends and program impact

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in public affairs, corporate communications, public relations or a related field, focused on stakeholder, community or issues-driven communications
• Proven track record shaping reputation or narrative for a complex, scrutinized or infrastructure-intensive business
• Deep understanding of AP media, political and community landscapes and cultural nuances
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional AP languages highly valued
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism or a related field
• Preferred: experience in technology, data center, energy or infrastructure sectors, crisis and issues management, community engagement or CSR communications, and managing agencies and vendors

Required skills

• Strategic thinking and stakeholder management
• Sound judgment on sensitive issues and reputational challenges
• Executive presence when engaging C-suite leaders
• Narrative building and influence without direct authority
• Adaptability and results orientation