Director, Product Management

Who are we?

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.

Job Summary

Designs, develops and manages the lifecycle of a product or group of products from concept to launch to end of life. Translates market opportunities and customer demand into viable products and services that differentiate Equinix in the market. Sets the vision and strategy for the product ensuring it is competitively positioned and customer‑centric. Manages the product roadmap including features, upgrades and maintenance of the product line. Works cross‑functionally with user experience, engineering, operations, solution architects, marketing and others to design, build and launch new products and/or product features.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Leads a team of product managers / senior managers
• Provides leadership and direction to the team, through senior managers
• Will likely lead a larger team or multiple teams focused on execution of area or sub‑function plans
• Is accountable for the performance and results of direct reports and maybe a larger or multiple teams, perhaps global

Responsible for:

• Succession planning recommendations and contributing to and driving the people development strategy
• Performance management of team members, including disciplinary actions and hire/fire decisions / recommendations
• GPS process including assessments and Total Rewards allocations of direct reports and reviewing and approving manager recommendations
• Talent development, including quarterly conversations, career pathways conversations and individual development/growth plans
• Models the Equinix Culture and Values

Product Interlock

• Coordinates with cross‑functional leadership to ensure Product Management is effective

Product Strategy

• Develops innovative approaches to scale our product offerings

Product P&L

• Manages Product P&L

Product GTM & Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Proactively engages with Director and VP level stakeholders to drive alignment on product management strategies to achieve product lifecycle objectives

Product Development and Positioning

• Mentors the team in developing products that resonate with customers. Evangelizes their products / product lines.

Product / Domain Expertise

• Seen as an advisor and thought leader - engaging regularly with customers and internal teams to explain the portfolio, product strategy

Resource and Budget Management

• Ensures resource allocations based on Org priorities
• Works closely with cross‑functional Leads & Project Managers to track resource allocation and utilization for portfolio projects
• Identifies potential budget shortfalls and escalates proactively
• Manages and/or escalates issues, as needed
• Provides input to the annual budget planning process relating to project/support/SW maintenance/Renewals/purchases/etc. for the area of responsibility
• Reviews and optimizes budget allocation

Process / Policies / Standards

• Ensures departmental process / policies / standards are aligned with Product priorities
• Defines process goals and measurement standards to ensure compliance, optimizes processes to ensure continuous process improvement to drive process quality and productivity
• Ensures consistency and efficiencies across standards and policies

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Pay Range

Canada – Toronto Office TRO : 166,000 – 248,000 CAD / Annual

United States – Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 – 265,000 USD / Annual

Pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full‑time position. Base pay only; does not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient.

Benefits by Region

US Benefits:

• Insurance: health, life, disability and voluntary plans
• Retirement: contributions to retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: accrue PTO each pay period and paid holidays

Canada Core Benefits:

• Insurance: healthcare coverage, life, disability and optional benefit plans
• Retirement: DCPP, RRSP, TSFA
• Vacation and Paid Holidays: vacation and personal time

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change.

EEO Statement

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.

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