Director, Product Management

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams.  We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Director, Product ManagementJob SummaryBuilds, mentors and leads a team of product managers to achieve the goals of the organizationResponsibilitiesTeam LeadershipLeads a team of product managers / senior managersProvides leadership and direction to the team, through senior managersWill likely lead a larger team or multiple teams focused on the execution of area or sub-function plansIs accountable for the performance and results of direct reports and maybe a larger or multiple teams, perhaps globalResponsible 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 ValuesProduct InterlockCoordinates with cross-functional leadership to ensure Product Management is effectiveProduct StrategyDevelops innovative approaches to scale our product offeringsProduct P&LManages Product P&LProduct GTM & Cross-Functional AlignmentProactively engages with Director and VP level stakeholders to drive alignment on product management strategies to achieve product lifecycle objectivesProduct Development and PositioningMentors their team in developing products that resonate with customers. Evangelizes their products / product lines.Product / Domain ExpertiseSeen as an advisor and thought leader - engaging regularly with customers and internal teams to explain the portfolio, product strategyResource and Budget ManagementEnsures resource allocations based on Org prioritiesWorks closely with cross functional Leads & Project Managers to track resource allocation and utilization for portfolio projectsIdentifies potential budget shortfalls and escalate proactivelyManages and/or escalates issues, as neededProvides input to the annual budget planning process relating to project/support/SW maintenance/Renewals/purchases/etc. for his/her areas of responsibilityReviews and optimizes budget allocationProcess/Policies/StandardsEnsures departmental process/policies/standards are aligned with Product prioritiesDefines process goals and measurement standards to ensure compliance Optimizes processes to ensure continuous process improvement to drive process quality and productivityEnsures consistency and efficiencies across standards and policiesQualifications20+ years experience preferredBachelor's degree preferredEquinix 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.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.