🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland · 11h ago
Senior Manager, Product Software Arch and Eng
Equinix
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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 tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective.Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. 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 SummaryLeads a mid-size engineering team responsible for building and operating internal capacity planning tools, approval workflow systems, and integrations with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce. This leader drives the product roadmap for Virtual Data Center (VDC) capacity recommendation and approval workflows, partners closely with Data Center Operations and Sales/Sales Engineering stakeholders, and delivers reliable, scalable software using Javascript, Python, and microservices architectures.ResponsibilitiesProduct & Roadmap OwnershipOwns and prioritizes the product roadmap for VDC capacity approval and recommendation workflows, balancing technical debt, new feature delivery, and operational stabilityTranslates capacity planning business requirements from Data Center Operations and Sales/Sales Engineering into clearly defined software initiativesDefines acceptance criteria, success metrics, and KPIs for capacity and approval workflow featuresPartners with stakeholders to plan and communicate software release calendars across cross-functional teamsEngineering Leadership & DeliveryProvides technical and organizational leadership, directing work through senior engineers and tech leadsOversees architecture, design reviews, and DevOps practices for capacity planning tools, approval systems, and platform integrationsChampions software engineering best practices including code quality, CI/CD, observability, and microservices design patternsEnsures reliable delivery of projects end-to-end, identifying and mitigating execution risks earlyStakeholder & Customer EngagementServes as the primary technology liaison to Data Center Operations and Sales/Sales Engineering for all VDC workflow and capacity tooling initiativesBuilds trusted, collaborative relationships with functional stakeholders; drives conflict resolution and alignment across teamsCommunicates project status, risks, and roadmap progress clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional partnersProactively surfaces blockers and makes actionable recommendations to resolve themSystem Optimization & InnovationContinuously evaluates and improves capacity recommendation algorithms, approval workflow efficiency, and integration reliabilityDrives innovation within the team—recognizes and amplifies new ideas that improve VDC planning accuracy, approval cycle times, or operational visibilityReviews and approves system improvement recommendations; manages implementation of approved changesProgram & Budget ManagementManages resource allocation and budget for the team in partnership with engineering managers and technical project managerProvides budget estimates for cross-functional projects; ensures teams execute within approved budgetsContributes to annual budget planning covering project delivery, software licenses, platform maintenance, and vendor renewalsEscalates budget or resourcing issues as needed with clear recommendationsVendor ManagementManages relationships with platform vendors, holding them accountable to deliverables and SLAsLeads contract renewals, vendor escalations, and feedback loops; proposes final vendor selectionsPeople ManagementProvides leadership and direction through tech leads and senior engineers; accountable for team performance and resultsDrives performance management, including assessments, Total Rewards allocations, and hire/fire recommendationsInvests in talent development through quarterly conversations, career pathway planning, and individual growth plansResponsible for succession planning and maintaining a healthy team structure as the organization scalesModels Equinix culture and valuesQualificationsProven years of professional experience in software development, with Proven years in a leadership or management roleProven experience delivering internal tooling, workflow automation, or operational systems in a fast-paced environmentHands-on background with JavaScript, Python, and microservices-based architecturesStrong stakeholder management skills; comfortable navigating ambiguity and influencing across Operations and Sales organizationsTrack record of managing and developing mid-size engineering teams through leads or managersBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferredThe targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:Poland - Warsaw Office WAO : 392,000 - 649,000 PLN / AnnualOur 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.Core Benefits - Pension: You will be enrolled in the employee capital plan or pension, known as PPK, a contributory pension scheme for you and your employer to save funds intended for withdrawal on retirement. Private Medical Insurance: You may enroll yourself and eligible dependents in Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for greater choice, flexibility, and access to specialist care for short-term illness or injury and so on. Life and Accident Insurance: Equinix provides Life and Accident Insurance cover for its employees which you can enroll in. Other Benefits and Perks - Employees have the option to select and use from a wide range of other benefits including: Annual Leaves, Flex Wallet (flexible spending account), Multi-sport Card, Lunch Pass Card, Discount Portal, statutory allowances and reimbursements (remote working, corrective glasses reimbursement), and paid and unpaid leaves in line with local market practices and regulatory requirements. More details on eligibility and rules for leaves are in Equinix's HR policies. Eligibility and contribution requirements apply to some benefits, in line with company policy. Benefits are subject to specific plan/program or insurer terms and conditions, including changes at Equinix's discretion. Equinix will be compliant will regulatory requirements on benefits and leaves.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.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 mediSourced from LinkedIn. Relocantly aggregates public job postings; apply on the original site.