Manager, Product Management at Equinix Nigeria

Job Summary

• Leads a team of product managers to achieve key business objectives.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Leads a team of product managers
• Accountable for the performance and results of direct reports

Responsible for:

• the performance management of team members, including disciplinary actions and hire/fire recommendations
• GPS process including assessments and Total Rewards allocations of direct reports
• talent development, including quarterly conversations, career pathways conversations and individual development/growth plans
• Models the Equinix Culture and Values

Product Interlock

• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure Product Management is effective

Product Strategy

• Develops innovative approaches to scale our product offerings

Product P&L

• Accountable for the product line(s) performance

Product GTM & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Proactively engages with stakeholders to support in creating alignment with product roadmap to achieve product lifecycle objectives

Product Development and Positioning

• Mentors their team in developing products that resonate with customers
• Evangelizes their products / product lines

Product / Domain Expertise

• Builds product line(s) expertise and engages regularly with customers and internal teams to explain the product line(s)

Resource and Budget Management

• Works closely with Marketing Managers and Project Managers to track resource allocation and utilization for assigned projects
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from his/her manager
• Requests approvals for additional expenses outside of approved budget/headcount
• Communicates budget estimates, and ensures team executes assigned projects within approved budgets
• Manages and/or escalates issues, as needed

Process/Policies/Standards

• Creates/refines efficient processes, standards, and policies
• Monitors violations, and designs a remediation plan to ensure adherence

Qualifications

• Proven years experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred