Principal Product Manager, Digital - Data Center Capacity Management

Equinix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure company in Toronto seeks a Principal Product Manager to lead enterprise software development. In this role, you will manage product strategies, drive team collaboration, and ensure product delivery aligns with business goals. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in product management, particularly in enterprise environments, with strong technical proficiency in Java. This role offers a competitive salary in the range of CAD 139,000 – 209,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Retirement plans

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing software products in enterprise or SaaS environments.
• Hands-on experience or strong knowledge of data center capacity management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead product lifecycle from ideation to launch and ensure timely delivery.
• Manage and mentor a team of product owners and business analysts.

Skills

Java full-stack development

Data center capacity management

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Job description

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

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Principal Product Manager to lead the development and delivery of enterprise‑grade software products. This role includes direct people management responsibilities and requires deep technical fluency in Java full‑stack development and data center capacity planning. You will drive product strategy, execution, and cross‑functional alignment to deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performing solutions.

Responsibilities

Product Leadership

• Define and execute product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals
• Lead product lifecycle from ideation to launch and iteration, ensuring timely delivery and quality
• Collaborate with engineering, UX, marketing, and sales to ensure product‑market fit and adoption

People Management

• Manage and mentor a team of product owners and business analysts
• Foster a high‑performance culture through coaching, feedback, and career development
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support professional growth and development
• Drive team alignment with organizational priorities and product goals

Vendor Management

• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors and external partners
• Negotiate contracts, manage vendor performance, and ensure alignment with product and organizational goals
• Monitor vendor deliverables and ensure compliance with quality and timeline expectations

Technical Ownership

• Serve as the technical liaison between product and engineering teams, especially in Java‑based full‑stack environments
• Translate complex technical requirements into clear product features and user stories
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise standards and scalability needs

Data Center Capacity Management

• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to align product growth with data center capacity planning
• Understand and incorporate constraints and forecasts related to space, power, and cooling into product planning
• Ensure product scalability and availability by proactively managing infrastructure dependencies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience managing software products in enterprise or SaaS environments
• Strong technical background in Java full‑stack development (Spring Boot, REST APIs, Angular/React, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience or strong understanding of data center capacity management, including space, power, and cooling considerations
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies with a track record of leading cross‑functional Agile teams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hybrid/multi‑cloud environment
• Background in product analytics and customer feedback loops
• Prior experience in building custom applications

Pay Range

Canada – Toronto Office: 139,000 – 209,000 CAD / Annual. The targeted pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full‑time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

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: Available to all employees.
• Health Insurance: Complement provincial system plus life, disability, optional benefit plans for you and eligible family members.
• Retirement: 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.

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.