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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.
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Senior Manager, Product Management
Job Summary
Mentors and leads a team of product managers to achieve key business objectives.
What you'll be doing
Team Leadership
Leads a team of product managers.
Provides leadership and direction to the team, through managers.
Will likely lead a larger team focused on team and area objectives.
Is accountable for the performance and results of direct reports, with regional or global responsibilities.
Responsible for: Succession planning recommendations 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; 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 teams to ensure Product Management is effective.
Product Strategy
Coordinate portfolio analysis and engage with cross-functional teams to collect and organize valuable insights for portfolio decision.
Develops and executes innovative approaches to scale our product offerings.
Work in cross-portfolio value proposition, message, and use cases.
Map and improve customer journey and customer adoption strategy.
Product P&L
Accountable for working on pricing strategy and guidelines for the success of portfolio mix.
Engage in tracking and analyzing the product line(s) performance.
Product GTM & Cross-Functional Alignment
Proactively engages with Director level and VP-level stakeholders to drive alignment with product roadmap 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 a product line(s) expert - Engaging regularly with customers and internal teams to explain the product line(s).
Resource and Budget Management
Ensures resource allocations based on organizational 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 escalates issues, as needed.
Provides input to the annual budget planning process for project/support/SW maintenance/Renewals/purchases/etc.
for his/her areas of responsibility.
Reviews and optimizes budget allocation.
Process/Policies/Standards
Ensures departmental processes/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.
What we'll expect from you
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
An MBA or Master's degree may be preferred.
Significant experience in product management with a proven track record of leading teams and managing product portfolios.
Experience in developing and managing teams, including succession planning and talent development.
Deep understanding of product development, market strategies, and portfolio analysis.
Ability to manage P&L, develop pricing strategies, and optimize budget allocations.
Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to align product strategies with business objectives.
English is a must and Spanish will be a plus.
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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