Job SummaryEquinix is seeking a transformational Vice President of Colocation Products to lead the company's largest and most strategically important business. Colocation represents $6.5B in annual revenue, the majority of Equinix's $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 10,500 customers.
The role requires a rare combination of product leadership, technology vision, operational discipline, and commercial acumen, balancing the needs of today's installed base with the emerging requirements of AI infrastructure, high-density compute, and hybrid multicloud.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll 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 10-11% 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
QualificationsRequired
- 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 MattersThis is not a traditional product leadership role. The VP of Colocation Products will shape the future of the industry's largest independent digital infrastructure platform, 282 data centers, 522,000+ 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 : 272,000 - 408,000 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 BenefitsAs 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.
