Senior Director, Technical Program Management Office
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Senior Director, Technical Program Management Office
- JR-159073
- Hybrid
- General Management
- Full time
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.
Role Description
This senior leadership role will build and elevate the Technical Program Management (TPM) function to drive the successful delivery of the company’s most complex, cross system technical initiatives. As a senior leader in the Digital & Innovation organization, this role turns strategy into execution by orchestrating engineering, architecture, product, data, and security teams around clear, scalable technical plans. The Senior Director will lead enterprise modernization programs, reduce technical debt, improve engineering velocity, and strengthen governance across the digital portfolio. By aligning technical roadmaps to strategic priorities and enhancing transparency of risks, dependencies, and milestones, this role ensures the development of modern, stable platforms and digital capabilities that improve customer experience, accelerate innovation, and support long-term business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership
Builds and leads a high-performing Technical Program Management (TPM) function, defining how complex technical programs are planned, governed, and executed.
Aligns Engineering, Architecture, Product, Data, and Security around scalable delivery frameworks.
Connects long term digital strategy to actionable, executable technical plans.
Inspires and develops high-performing teams, positioning TPM as a trusted, strategic partner.
Brings clarity amid ambiguity through structured prioritization and disciplined execution.
Champions engineering excellence with scalable architecture, rigorous planning, and quality delivery standards.
Removes organizational and technical barriers, enabling faster delivery and stronger cross-team collaboration.
Creates transparency and accountability through clear communication of risks, milestones, and outcomes.
Balances near-term delivery with long-term modernization and platform evolution.
Models collaborative, confident leadership in complex, high-stakes transformation programs.
Technical Program Management
Lead and evolve the TPM function to improve delivery predictability and engineering throughput
Oversee complex technical programs including modernization, platform evolution, and digital capability build-out
Manage cross-team dependencies, architectural constraints, and technical risks
Improve visibility, reporting, and governance across engineering initiatives
Ensure engineering capacity aligns with strategic priorities
Ensure technical delivery supports simple, intuitive, scalable user experiences
Partner with Product to sequence work that enhances digital experience quality
Reduce technical debt that impacts customer-facing performance and speed
Align program plans with customer-impacting priorities and release readiness
Improve predictability and quality of customer-facing digital capabilities
Skills and attributes
12+ years in Technical Program Management, Engineering, or similar technical leadership
Deep understanding of architecture, systems integration, and platform design
Proven success delivering enterprise-scale modernization and platform programs
Experience working with legacy systems, technical debt, and large-scale transformation
Strong ability to translate digital strategy into actionable technical roadmaps
Strategic thinker with strong technical aptitude
Exceptional communicator across technical and business audiences
Skilled in identifying risks, dependencies, and sequencing complex work
Adept at removing obstacles and accelerating engineering delivery
Builds credibility quickly with engineering leaders and stakeholders
Highly organized, structured, and execution-driven
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 200,000 - 300,000 USD / Annual
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 240,000 - 360,000 USD / Annual
United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 220,000 - 330,000 USD / Annual
Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 202,000 - 302,000 CAD / 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.
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