Senior Technology Program Manager

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 bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.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 SummaryWe're looking for a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to join Equinix's Digital and Innovation Office. This is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced program manager who has spent years running complex, multi-team programs and knows how to get things done across organizational boundaries with limited oversight.
You’ll lead complex, high-priority, cross-functional programs end to end, work across technical and business teams, and help shape how program management is practiced across DIO. You will also mentor other junior project and program managers within the PMO.
Critically, we're looking for someone who is actively curious about how AI tools can make program management faster, more thorough, and more scalable and who can put that curiosity to practical use.
ResponsibilitiesProject, Program, & Portfolio Execution
Own, shape, and drive complex, cross-functional technology programs through the full technology development lifecycle (scope, schedule, change, risk, procurement, vendor, and closure)
Assess and recommend the right delivery approach (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid, SAFe) based on program needs
Manage multiple workstreams, risks and inter-dependencies, budgets, and timelines simultaneously in collaboration with other program/portfolio managers, if applicable
Proactively identify and resolve blockers at the program level, including issues that cut across teams or organizations
Lead effort estimation, resource planning, and capacity alignment with senior stakeholders
Conduct structured retrospectives and translate learnings into lasting process improvements
Stakeholder Management
Build working relationships with senior leaders, directors, and VP-level stakeholders across technical and business functions ensuring alignment and business readiness
Define and publish communication plans, facilitate decision making and resolve cross-team conflicts before they become program risks
Lead or support steering committees, program reviews, and executive briefings
Leverage concise, sharp, and executive-ready content to convey current state of affairs and drive required outcomes
Governance & Reporting
Effectively and proactively monitor and report program progress and health, milestones, risks and mitigation, scope changes, resource needs and decisions
Create and use JIRA or other tool-based dashboards to visualize program related data
Ensure compliance with internal controls, standards, and documentation practices
Support vendor management and third-party integrations, where applicable
Track and report financial data, program metrics, and operational effectiveness
Agile Delivery & Facilitation
Use your strong command over multiple PM methodologies (Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, Kanban) to determine the best approach for a given program and apply them correctly
Lead 3-5 agile teams as an RTE (release train engineer)
Coach teams on Agile best practices and metrics (velocity, burndown, backlog health,) using Jira/Confluence
Facilitate scrum of scrums and structure work delivery across Agile Release Trains (ARTs) through ART ceremonies (PI Planning, ART Sync, PO Sync, System Demo)
Use data analysis and modelling to uncover insights and support decision-making
AI Enablement and PM Innovation
Actively use AI tools to accelerate program work status reporting, risk synthesis, documentation, meeting prep, and more
Able to evaluate practical opportunities and apply lightweight AI-powered solutions to day to day program management workflows without requiring engineering support
Help scale program management bandwidth by mentoring and enabling other PMs and teams to leverage AI effectively
Stay current on relevant AI and other tooling improvements and share what's working with the broader TPM community
Define and document PM standards, templates, and processes that others can use and build on
QualificationsExperience
12+ years of technical program or project management experience with a demonstrated track record running large, complex programs with multiple teams and external dependencies
Previous data center experience highly preferred
Specific exposure to following in an enterprise environment is highly desirable
Engineering excellence domains: SRE, developer experience, building and scaling engineering platforms, DevSecOps, software quality management practices
Data center operations domains: Energy and sustainability, design and construction, digital twins, infrastructure monitoring, capacity planning
Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex, matrixed environments
Excellent communicator (both written and verbal) and collaborator with a practical, outcomes-driven mindset that appeals to both technical and non-technical audiences
Practical, hands‑on experience with tools such as Miro, Jira, Confluence, MS 365 suite, Smartsheet, or equivalent
Education and Certifications
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a STEM, Computer science, other technical or related fields
One or more relevant certifications required: PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe RTE, SAFe Program Consultant, or equivalent
Additional certifications in AI/ML fundamentals or digital transformation are a plus
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 102,000 - 152,000 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 BenefitsAs 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.
Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare
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