Director, Product Management, Hyperscale Data Centers
Equinix, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview 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.
Role and Responsibilities The Director of Product Management will work within the core xScale Strategy & Product Team and will be responsible for the creation, management, application and implementation of a variety of wholesale data center products in line with xScale’s global strategy & hyperscale customer requirements. This role covers from early-stage Product Definition and Design through Delivery & Customer Engagement, aligned with an established Product Design and Delivery Strategy, on behalf of the wider xScale Business Unit, xScale joint venture investor-partners and customers. The successful candidate will also work cross-functionally with internal and external multi-disciplinary design and operating teams, Sales Engineering / Technical Proposal Manager / Customer Project Manager functions, customers’ Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), supply chains and manufacturers. The role also supports non-technical xScale functions such as Asset Management, Corporate Development, Sales and Operations throughout inception, delivery and customer engagement phases of xScale developments.
Roles & Responsibilities
Product Definition Leads direct engagement with customers’ design and operations SMEs to establish Technical and Operational (T&O) requirements for evaluation and incorporation into xScale Product offerings. Effectively communicates with senior business collaborators to ensure designs meet customers’ T&O requirements and are deliverable within project delivery stages to meet xScale BU needs for capacity, density and function. Aligns with core internal xScale functions and wider xScale partnerships to ensure complete alignment across workstreams; ensures xScale Product design and delivery fundamentals are understood and adhered to throughout delivery and customer engagement phases. Product Management Owns and maintains the core xScale Product reference designs and related documentation as a Center of Excellence for successful implementation and localisation on new and in-flight projects. Assesses product and equipment selection relative to market drivers and technologies to enable cost- and time-efficient delivery across the xScale portfolio. Maintains ongoing communication of xScale Product and Customer fitout developments with all internal and external teams to ensure alignment and lessons learned. Customer Engagement Collaborates with xScale Sales Engineering to represent the physical and technical capabilities and constraints of xScale Product during pre- and live RFP stages. Facilitates technical and operational engagements with Customer SMEs to establish and maintain relevance, alignment and compliance with Customer T&O requirements. Supports all sales opportunities through xScale’s End-to-End Stage Gate Customer Delivery Process, managing scoping, timing and costs of customer leasing. Additional Responsibilities Maintain a complete understanding of product offerings and options; act as a trusted advisor to customer engineering, deployment and operations teams. Keep current and detailed understanding of customer requirements, especially layout and planning conventions, operations conventions, and lifecycle management. Review and approve xScale Project Masterplan & Basis of Design documents with Design & Construction partners. Develop and maintain a centrally owned reference project schedule and CapEx/Bill of Quantities template to enable delivery at scale. Represent the interests of Equinix, the xScale joint venture investor-partners, and the customer on all xScale projects. Support commercial teams in customer negotiations and contracts aligned with xScale objectives. Qualifications, Skills And Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in a data center design, delivery, product management role with a preference for hyperscale experience. MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or MSc in Architecture is preferred; BSc acceptable or demonstrable equivalent experience. PE/CEng certification is highly desirable. Extensive and demonstrable experience of hyperscale data center developments across inception, masterplanning, design, construction and commercial stages, with prior engagement with hyperscale technical SMEs. Proven ability to manage internal and/or external teams in design, engineering and delivery. Passion for learning and mastering new technologies to build end-to-end solutions that meet customer needs. Willingness to travel 25-30% for external or internal meetings and industry conferences. The targeted pay range for this position in the following locations is:
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. United States - Seattle Office SES : 195,000 - 293,000 USD / Annual United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / Annual United States - LA4 Los Angeles : 195,000 - 293,000 USD / Annual United States - SV4 Silicon Valley : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / Annual Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically. Individual pay may be based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience and/or education. The base pay does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees may be eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position. Benefits Equinix Benefits: As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Benefits are designed to be competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. Details below are illustrative; eligibility applies to some benefits and benefits can change. Employee Assistance Program : Available to all employees. US Benefits: Insurance (health, life, disability, voluntary plans), Retirement plan, PTO and paid holidays. Eligibility requirements apply. Benefits subject to plan terms and may change. Equinix is committed to open employment processes for all candidates, including those with a disability. If you 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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran or military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. xsgimln Learn more here.
Product Definition Leads direct engagement with customers’ design and operations SMEs to establish Technical and Operational (T&O) requirements for evaluation and incorporation into xScale Product offerings. Effectively communicates with senior business collaborators to ensure designs meet customers’ T&O requirements and are deliverable within project delivery stages to meet xScale BU needs for capacity, density and function. Aligns with core internal xScale functions and wider xScale partnerships to ensure complete alignment across workstreams; ensures xScale Product design and delivery fundamentals are understood and adhered to throughout delivery and customer engagement phases. Product Management Owns and maintains the core xScale Product reference designs and related documentation as a Center of Excellence for successful implementation and localisation on new and in-flight projects. Assesses product and equipment selection relative to market drivers and technologies to enable cost- and time-efficient delivery across the xScale portfolio. Maintains ongoing communication of xScale Product and Customer fitout developments with all internal and external teams to ensure alignment and lessons learned. Customer Engagement Collaborates with xScale Sales Engineering to represent the physical and technical capabilities and constraints of xScale Product during pre- and live RFP stages. Facilitates technical and operational engagements with Customer SMEs to establish and maintain relevance, alignment and compliance with Customer T&O requirements. Supports all sales opportunities through xScale’s End-to-End Stage Gate Customer Delivery Process, managing scoping, timing and costs of customer leasing. Additional Responsibilities Maintain a complete understanding of product offerings and options; act as a trusted advisor to customer engineering, deployment and operations teams. Keep current and detailed understanding of customer requirements, especially layout and planning conventions, operations conventions, and lifecycle management. Review and approve xScale Project Masterplan & Basis of Design documents with Design & Construction partners. Develop and maintain a centrally owned reference project schedule and CapEx/Bill of Quantities template to enable delivery at scale. Represent the interests of Equinix, the xScale joint venture investor-partners, and the customer on all xScale projects. Support commercial teams in customer negotiations and contracts aligned with xScale objectives. Qualifications, Skills And Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in a data center design, delivery, product management role with a preference for hyperscale experience. MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or MSc in Architecture is preferred; BSc acceptable or demonstrable equivalent experience. PE/CEng certification is highly desirable. Extensive and demonstrable experience of hyperscale data center developments across inception, masterplanning, design, construction and commercial stages, with prior engagement with hyperscale technical SMEs. Proven ability to manage internal and/or external teams in design, engineering and delivery. Passion for learning and mastering new technologies to build end-to-end solutions that meet customer needs. Willingness to travel 25-30% for external or internal meetings and industry conferences. The targeted pay range for this position in the following locations is:
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. United States - Seattle Office SES : 195,000 - 293,000 USD / Annual United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / Annual United States - LA4 Los Angeles : 195,000 - 293,000 USD / Annual United States - SV4 Silicon Valley : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / Annual Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically. Individual pay may be based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience and/or education. The base pay does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees may be eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position. Benefits Equinix Benefits: As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Benefits are designed to be competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. Details below are illustrative; eligibility applies to some benefits and benefits can change. Employee Assistance Program : Available to all employees. US Benefits: Insurance (health, life, disability, voluntary plans), Retirement plan, PTO and paid holidays. Eligibility requirements apply. Benefits subject to plan terms and may change. Equinix is committed to open employment processes for all candidates, including those with a disability. If you 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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran or military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. xsgimln Learn more here.