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Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Technology Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional technology programs. This role requires deep expertise in program and project management methodologies, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive alignment across engineering, product, and business teams. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end lifecycle of programs, ensuring strategic outcomes are achieved on time and within budget. The ideal candidate brings a systems-thinking mindset, operational rigor, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for improving how teams deliver through modern tooling and AI-enabled ways of working.
Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership

• Own the full lifecycle of large-scale, high-impact technology programs from initiation through delivery
• Scope, plan, and manage multiple concurrent technical projects across diverse teams and domains
• Lead cross-functional teams through Agile, Scrum, and/or SDLC methodologies to deliver business-critical outcomes on time and within budget
• Drive program alignment with strategic objectives, ensuring dependencies, risks, and resources are proactively managed
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans including scope, schedule, milestones, resource allocation, and budget
• Facilitate retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery practices
• Lead estimation processes and resource planning across engineering, product, and operations teams

Portfolio & Governance

• Manage a portfolio of technology initiatives, ensuring visibility, prioritization, and alignment with functional and enterprise priorities
• Design and implement program-level reporting and dashboards for executive stakeholders
• Define and evolve program management processes, templates, and operating rhythms to support scalable delivery, operational excellence, and thoughtful adoption of AI-enabled workflows and tooling

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, technical teams, and business partners
• Communicate program status, risks, and decisions clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and drive consensus

Tools & Methodologies

• Define and implement project methodologies tailored to program needs (Agile, Scrum, SDLC, etc.)
• Evaluate, deploy, and train teams on project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet, SharePoint)
• Continuously improve tooling and processes to support efficient and transparent program execution

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technology program or project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives on budget and on time
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies
• Strong proficiency with project management tools and portfolio reporting systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability with emerging technologies, including AI-assisted workflows, developer tooling, and operational automation
• Experience managing enterprise-level programs with multiple interdependent projects
• Degree in relevant field is preferred

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 142,000 - 212,000 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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