Head of Product Strategy, Infrastructure and Connectivity

Job Summary

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. The role develops a clear multiyear product vision and strategy grounded in customer needs, market dynamics, technology evolution, competitive positioning, and ongoing analysis of competitor offerings. The position requires a team member who brings expertise in product/market strategy and can serve as a GOTO thought partner for senior leaders in the product business unit, including the Chief Business Officer.

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, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with senior leaders across functions to set OKRs and support them with initiative design and sequencing for the annual strategic planning process
• Create CEO and board‑level strategy presentations
• Serve as strategic advisor to Product BU leaders and senior executives
• Lead cross‑functional strategic initiatives impacting product portfolio evolution and growth
• Develop executive‑level materials for leadership, including strategic recommendations, market outlooks, and portfolio positioning
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Equinix offers competitive benefits that include health, life, disability and voluntary plans; retirement plans; paid time off and paid holidays; and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits are tailored to the specific country of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 or 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 or organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.