Vice President, Colocation Products
Job Location:
Redwood City, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Who are we
Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work life and planet.
Job Summary
Equinix is seeking a transformational Vice President of Colocation Products to lead the companys largest and most strategically important business. Colocation represents $6.5B in annual revenue the majority of Equinixs $9.2B total and is supported by capital investment running at a pace of approximately $5B annually with roughly 90% directed toward growth and capacity expansion.
Reporting to the SVP of Infrastructure Products this executive will own product strategy lifecycle management profitability customer experience and operational excellence across a platform spanning 280 data centers 77 markets and more than 10500 customers.
The role requires a rare combination of product leadership technology vision operational discipline and commercial acumen balancing the needs of todays installed base with the emerging requirements of AI infrastructure high-density compute and hybrid multicloud.
Responsibilities
What Youll Own
Define the Future of Colocation
Develop and execute the long-term strategy for a portfolio serving enterprises service providers hyperscalers and AI-native companies
Lead product vision roadmap development lifecycle management market positioning and strategic investment decisions
Equinix is currently working with eight of the top ten AI model providers and four of the top five neoclouds all of whom are actively expanding. This role shapes how that demand is productized
Drive Growth Profitability and Capital Efficiency
Own business performance for a $6.5B global portfolio growing at a 1011% annual pace and help maximize returns on a capital program approaching $5B per year
Partner across Product Operations Finance Sales and Technology to drive revenue growth margin expansion and disciplined capital deployment
Equinix delivered 51% adjusted EBITDA margins in Q1 2026. This role helps sustain and extend that performance
Deliver Industry-Leading Customer Experiences
Champion a customer-first approach that simplifies how customers design purchase deploy expand and operate infrastructure with Equinix
Create a coherent experience across direct customers channel partners resellers and ecosystems
Lead Product Modernization and Innovation
Balance a large installed base with the introduction of new capabilities and infrastructure models
Drive innovation while ensuring the reliability standard Equinix is known for 99.9999% availability
Evaluate emerging technologies and market shifts including:
AI infrastructure and high-density deployments
Liquid cooling where Equinix grew deployments 50% in a single quarter
Hybrid multicloud architectures
Data center modernization
Automation and operational simplification
Build and Inspire a High-Performance Team
Lead a global product organization while influencing thousands of stakeholders across Product Sales Operations DIO and Customer Success
Build a culture rooted in accountability customer obsession and operational excellence
Success in This Role
Sustain growth and margin expansion across a $6.5B global business
Define the next generation of Equinix colocation products and services
Improve customer satisfaction usability and adoption across the portfolio
Accelerate modernization while maintaining industry-leading reliability
Simplify internal operations and drive business process optimization
Build a product organization capable of capturing the AI infrastructure opportunity
Qualifications
Required
15 years of leadership experience in product management digital infrastructure cloud platforms data center services networking or enterprise technology
Proven experience leading large-scale global products platforms or infrastructure businesses
Demonstrated success owning significant revenue P&L product or general management responsibilities
Strong understanding of colocation cloud digital infrastructure networking or adjacent markets
Exceptional executive communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience leading organizational and product transformation
Preferred
Experience in hyperscale cloud digital infrastructure data center networking or platform companies
General management experience with responsibility for revenue growth and profitability
Advanced degree in Business Engineering Computer Science or related field
Why This Role Matters
This is not a traditional product leadership role. The VP of Colocation Products will shape the future of the industrys largest independent digital infrastructure platform 282 data centers 522000 interconnections and the majority of a $9.8B revenue base at the precise moment AI and accelerated computing are redefining what infrastructure needs to do.
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 272000 - 408000 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 Equinixs 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 were providing you with the best package possible. So wherever you are in your career and life youll 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.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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This posting is for a backfill position meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.Required Experience:
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About Company
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and customers around the world through a global platform of high performance data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud, d ... View more
