About the position
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. Come join YouTube Living Room -- the team that is redefining the future of TV. We are positioned to deliver a one-of-a-kind media experience combining the most compelling content from traditional media creators, music artists, and endemic creators in a single, immersive TV app. We are looking for a strategic leader with a strong technical foundation and a passion for innovation in the connected TV space. They should be able to bridge the gap between goal and execution, and collaborate effectively with teams to define the future of content consumption on TV for our viewers, creators, advertisers, and YouTube partners. At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.
Responsibilities
- Set the direction and strategy for how YouTube on TV viewers consume and interact with the world’s largest and most unique video corpus in the world.
- Partner with device Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and YouTube’s player infrastructure teams on new playback capabilities that enable new forms of playback only possible on YouTube.
- Add interactivity and content discovery capabilities to our platform and collaborate with partner teams to scale YouTube’s bets across Sports, Movies and Shows, Music, Shopping, and more.
- Upgrade by watching traditional TV formats (e.g., Shows and Linear Programming), with the YouTube magic of personalization, fan communities, and interactivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
- 2 years of experience taking technical consumer products from conception to launch.
- 2 years of experience working with consumer-facing video or streaming platforms and landing multiple UI improvements.
Nice-to-haves
- Master’s degree or PhD in a technology or business related field.
- 3 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., marketing, business operations, consulting).
- 3 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to executive leadership.
- 2 years of experience in software development, UI/UX, or engineering.
- 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales, finance, and other stakeholders.
- 1 year of experience in technical leadership.
Benefits
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
