Principal Product Manager - AI Infrastructure

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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 their product ensuring it is competitively positioned and customer-centric. Manages the product roadmap including features, upgrades and maintenance of the product or 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 their 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 escalate 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 his/her areas 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

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 218,000 - 328,000 USD / Annual

United States - Denver Office DEO : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual

United States - Tampa Office TAO : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual

United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 200,000 - 300,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 170,000 - 254,000 CAD / 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 based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

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. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.


US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.


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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