Minimum qualifications:
4 years of experience in software product management.
Experience creating product roadmaps from conception to launch, driving the product outlook, defining go-to-market strategy, and leading design discussions.
Preferred qualifications: Excellent technical abilities and analytical skills, with deep understanding of the Internet, developer and platform space. End-to-end Product Management experience with software/web technologies.
Excellent technical abilities and analytical skills, with deep understanding of the Internet, developer, and platform space.
Distinctive problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to evolve product strategy based on research, data and industry trends.
About the job
At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.
In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.
One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.
The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.
Responsibilities
Generate ideas for new products and features. Use market research to define outlook and strategy for product development. Create mocks, product requirement documents, and feature documentation in order to specify how a product or product feature should be built out. Collaborate with designers, engineers, and user experience experts to reach the best possible version of a feature or product to fruition. Drive product penetration by engaging with potential customer groups to identify product adoption opportunities. Work closely with members of cross-functional groups (e.g., Finance, Sales, Legal, Marketing, etc.), other engineering teams and cross-product area groups. Initiate collaboration between technical teams and non-technical teams throughout the project life cycle.