About the Role
The Head of Product Strategy, Infrastructure and Connectivity is a pivotal leader responsible for shaping the long-term strategic direction of the company’s infrastructure and connectivity product portfolio. This role develops a clear multi-year product vision and strategy grounded in customer needs, market dynamics, technology evolution, competitive positioning, and ongoing analysis of competitor offerings. This role is a key thought leadership position within the Corporate Strategy team, driving the next wave of growth at Equinix.
Responsibilities
- Define and continuously refine the multi-year strategic direction across infrastructure and connectivity products
- Develop a coherent portfolio strategy spanning physical infrastructure, connectivity, and platform services
- Translate customer requirements, consumption trends, and evolving workload patterns into strategic priorities
- Identify structural industry shifts and ensure product strategy remains future-oriented and competitively differentiated
- Influence and support product business units in shaping roadmaps and long-term positioning
- Lead structured market analysis across key customer segments and geographies
- Develop deep insight into competitor strategies, product positioning, and monetization models
- Identify growth opportunities, strategic risks, and whitespace across the portfolio
- Establish systematic market sensing and strategic scenario planning
- Translate product strategy into a multi-year business outlook aligned with corporate strategy and enterprise planning
- Support definition of growth priorities, portfolio sequencing, and strategic investment areas
- Partner with Finance and Product leadership to align strategy with planning cycles and performance objectives
- Develop prioritization frameworks balancing short-term performance with long-term strategic positioning
- Gather and analyze large amounts of information expeditiously; develop compelling and insightful strategic recommendations for leadership, focused on product strategy refinements, customer experience, operational efficiency
- Collaborate with senior leaders across functions to set OKRs and support them with initiative design and sequencing
- CEO and board material creation
- Serve as strategic advisor to Product BU leaders and senior executives
- Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives impacting product portfolio evolution and growth
- Drive structured decision-making through data-driven analysis and clear strategic framing
- Ensure product portfolio strategy aligns with broader corporate strategy and long-term growth priorities
- Contribute to enterprise strategic initiatives, including market expansion, ecosystem positioning, and partnership strategy
- Support leadership in assessing long-term risks, opportunities, and competitive positioning
- Lead and develop a small, high-caliber product strategy team
- Establish structured approaches to market analysis, strategic planning, and portfolio evaluation
- Foster a culture of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and impact-driven execution
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in product strategy, corporate strategy, business development, or management consulting within digital infrastructure, cloud, networking, or enterprise technology sectors
- Strong understanding of infrastructure and connectivity markets, including data centers, enterprise networking, cloud ecosystems, or adjacent platforms
- Demonstrated experience developing long-term product or portfolio strategy in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Experience translating strategy into business planning and executive decision frameworks
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership and operate effectively in executive-level environments
- Prior experience leading or mentoring teams
- Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities
Location
- United States - Redwood City Office GHQ
- United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI
- Canada - Toronto Office TRO
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 15+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 269,000 - 403,000 USD / Annual
- United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 224,000 - 336,000 USD / Annual
- Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 202,000 - 302,000 CAD / Annual
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance: health, life, disability and voluntary plans
- Retirement: contribution to a retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system
- Life, disability and optional benefit plans
- Retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Paid Holidays
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.
- 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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- This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
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