Director, Digital Twin & Capacity Management Platforms

Who are we?

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 tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective.

Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Head of Digital Critical Asset Management – Strategic Capacity Management (VDC) is a strategic and outcome-focused Product and Engineering leader responsible for leading the vision, strategy, and delivery of end-to-end digital platform and solutions for Global Operation’s Strategic Capacity Management function– the organization responsible for Space and Power capacity management. With Equinix investing heavily in physical infrastructure, this role is central to maximizing the productivity of that team and creating a world-class experience for our engineers and customers with Digital twins of our DCs and automation of the full lifecycle of space and power infrastructure and optimized with end-to-end accountability for delivering modern, efficient, secure, and scalable platforms that enable operational excellence, infrastructure resilience, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness across our global footprint. The opportunity to delight our customers is immense in this area.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Operations leaders to define and execute a digital product strategy that supports Strategic Capacity Management business function

• Translate Capacity planning goals—such as efficient space and power utilization, capacity forecasting, Digital Twin, 2D and 3D design, and automation—into a product roadmap that enables scale, visibility, and operational control

• Ensure alignment with enterprise-wide architecture, cybersecurity, sustainability, and cloud

• Own the full product lifecycle for digital solutions enabling Strategic Capacity Management—including Digital Twin of IBX, Capacity planning tools, Predictive Capacity Analytics and automation frameworks

• Build and lead a team of product managers and technical delivery partners focused on delivering reliable, high-performance products and platforms

• Prioritize features and investments to support availability, reliability, automation, compliance, and operational transparency

• Serve as the strategic interface between the Digital & Innovation organization and Global Operations, ensuring digital solutions meet real-world operational needs of Capacity planners, engineers and customers

• Partner closely with Capacity engineers, Sales teams, GTST, etc. to understand challenges, opportunities, and future requirements

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce technical debt, and modernize legacy systems

• Utilize data analytics and customer feedback to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement

• Drive automation, AI/ML, and data-driven decision-making to reduce lead to cash cycle and enable capacity forecasting, and cost optimization in global operations

• Monitor emerging trends in infrastructure technology, cloud-native operations, and data center innovation to maintain a competitive edge

• Build, coach and expand the teams to support business success

Leadership Characteristics:

• Is a transformational leader who excels at driving bold and meaningful change at scale and across multiple dimensions

• Leads with a global mindset, across cultures, in a highly matrixed, relationship and consensus-driven environment

• Cultivates Innovation – Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Fosters a climate where innovation can thrive. Encourages innovative risk taking and embraces failure as a part of innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field; Masters or advanced degree preferred

• 15+ years of experience in technology leadership or product management, ​

• Deep understanding of global infrastructure operations, data center environments, and related operational systems and tools

• Proven experience delivering digital solutions for mission-critical environments with high demands on uptime, security, and compliance

• Familiarity with Digital Twin, Capacity planning and forecasting, 2D and 3DSpatial technology

Skills & Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset and a passion for innovation

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner effectively with executive stakeholders, especially in complex, matrixed organizations

• Excellent problem-solving ability to understand business stakeholder needs ,drive prioritization, and deliver systems

• Adept at inspiring behavior change through motivating teams, planning initiatives, designating priorities, and being decisive when faced with ambiguity

• Ability to provide thought leadership, think strategically and effectively communicate vision and influence across the organization

• Ability to be data driven, decisive, execution-focused and results-oriented to ensure strategy translates to outcomes

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 174,000 - 262,000 CAD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 202,000 - 304,000 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 Benefits

As 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. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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.