VP, Product and Technical Marketing Greater Dallas, TX Area + 3 more

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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

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A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. 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

The VP, Product & Technical Marketing brings innovative products to market in collaboration with Product Management and is a technology domain expert developing product positioning and differentiation. They are responsible for articulating the value and positioning of Equinix’s products to customers, prospects, partners, sales teams, analysts, and other key internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Positioning & Messaging

Translate the product vision and strategy into messaging that positions the value of the entire portfolio from an "outside in" perspective, encompassing present and future offerings

Deliver messaging and positioning tailored to products and the portfolio, customized across various content modalities, channels, and internal/external audience categories

Create demos for on-stage big moments, on the web, and customers discussions. And on a regular cadence, working with Brand and Product management for visualization of the product brands

Work with Product Management/Engineering on Product Launch orchestration, ensuring product truth across audiences to tell holistic stories

Develop thought leadership content and translate internal feature roadmap into externally consumable and regularly updated articulation of customer value deliveries, both current and future

Customer Segmentation & Targeting

Partner with Product Management and Global Value Advisory to understand and map customer needs to target markets, actively determining which to pursue

Collaborate with Product and GTM Operations to develop and document targeted personas for specific service offerings and the customer buying process, determining appropriate sales distribution strategies

Collaborate with Marketing functions and Sales to develop and promote the best product storytelling

Intelligence and Instrumentation

Lead cross-functional efforts to create appropriate quantitative proof points regarding performance of Platform Equinix and its product portfolio relative to alternatives and substitutes

Maintain documentation and incorporate performance benchmarking into marketing materials and forums

Drive and deliver insights on awareness, sales effectiveness, and uptake for the product portfolio

Work cross-functionally, applying data science to unearth ways to assess and expand demand for the product portfolio

Analyst Relations, Customer References & Customer Advisory Board

Lead analyst relationships and briefings to communicate portfolio strategy and differentiation, incorporating market feedback into positioning

Partner with Sales and Customer Success to recruit customer advocates and develop references and case studies that demonstrate business outcomes and support sales opportunities

Own the Customer Advisory Board, including member engagement and agenda development, in partnership with Product Management

Translate customer insights into recommendations for product priorities and go-to-market plans, and close the loop with participants on resulting actions

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Deep product marketing and/or management leadership, preferably in Data Center Infrastructure, Cloud SaaS or software companies

Proven ability to operate in a matrix organization with complex stakeholder groups

Experience launching differentiated solutions for enterprises

Strong understanding of the Enterprise IT stack, the evolving cloud and AI landscape and its impact and potential for enterprises

Persuasive presenter at leadership meetings, analyst briefings, industry events and webinars

Proven success uncovering customer insights through research, advisory boards, Sales and Customer Success

Skills & Attributes

Excellent leadership and management of diverse marketing teams

Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills

Highly motivated in fast-paced teams and adaptable to changing market and organizational needs

Collaborative: navigate complex organizational dynamics and build partnerships to achieve shared objectives

Agile: guide marketing teams through change, uncertainty and ambiguity

Business savvy: understand the business and deliver outcomes with functions across the Company

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

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 279,000 - 419,000 USD / Annual

United States - Denver Office DEO : 279,000 - 418,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 279,000 - 418,000 USD / Annual

United States - Seattle Office SES : 279,000 - 419,000 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.

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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.