Product Management Director

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 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

Product Lifecycle Management

• Manages the lifecycle of a product domain and/or group of products from concept to launch to end of life; sets the vision and strategy for a product line, ensuring it is competitively positioned and customer-centric

Product Strategy, Vision and Roadmap

• Establishes the vision and roadmap for a group of products and/or product domain; evangelizes the roadmap with internal stakeholders and customers

Market, Competitive and Customer Analysis

• Determines and implements approaches to challenging the competition; drives executive alignment to deliver on the strategy

Business Case Development

• Creates and collaborates on financial business models, conducts compelling business opportunity reviews with the executive leadership team

Product Performance

• Uses tools and data analytics products to draw insights from usage and inform product improvements

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Effectively maintains and utilizes relationships with key stakeholders throughout the company

• Ensures alignment in cross-functional priorities

New Partner Identification and Engagement

• Identifies, vets and selects partners to incubate new ideas and enhance existing product domains or groups of products

Backlog Prioritization

• Creates and prioritizes backlogs, working regularly with the team to refine and add detail where needed

• Collaborates closely with technology teams to provide clear direction on Agile product backlog, epic and user story requirements, and feature delivery

Stakeholder Management

• Manages stakeholder expectations within and/or across functions

• May work with governance boards or steering committees

• Identifies and proactively includes correct stakeholders and communications effectively

• Understands stakeholder needs and builds effective relationships

• Utilizes effective methods of communication with stakeholders, varying approach accordingly

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred

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

United States - Chicago Office CHO1 : 195,000 - 293,000 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 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.

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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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