Cloud Networking WAN Solutions Product Manager

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus target

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Google Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Cloud Networking WAN Solutions Product Manager to lead innovative networking solutions that assist organizations in their digital transformation. You will guide products from conception to launch while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in product management with a strong focus on networking technologies. A Bachelor's degree is required, and an MBA or Master's in a related field is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in product management or a related technical role.
• Experience taking products from conception to launch.
• Strong understanding of networking and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Define solution requirements based on customer discussions.
• Conduct design workshops and author solution design guides.

Skills

Product management

Technical solution definition

Networking technologies

Cloud services

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Cloud Networking WAN Solutions Product Manager

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
• 3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1).

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering.
• Experience in large network designs as a solution architect or professional services specifically around global wide area networking.
• Cloud experience with a hyperscaler in a customer or field engineering role.
• Experience translating commercial business models/needs into technical solutions.
• Track record of delivering network or network security designs and best practices, architecture designs, reference architectures, or blueprints.
• Excellent narrative and storytelling abilities that propel usage, adoption and market momentum.

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 are responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

In the Cloud Networking team, we work with networking technologies to innovate planet‑scale networking with secure, reliable and efficient services, to enable customers and partners to achieve new opportunities with cloud services. We are building networking and network security solutions for Google Cloud customers to help them simplify and accelerate their journey to the cloud by meeting them where they are, such as migrating workloads, building a modern cloud‑native application stack, consuming and gathering insights from data, running AI/ML workloads, designing security for applications, data, and users.

In this role, you will play a vital role as the technical/domain expert who owns the solution definition and architecture, collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise‑grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting‑edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $192,000 – $279,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor for strategic customers. Build and maintain strong customer relationships and gather customer insights and feedback.
• Define solution requirements based on customer discussions and business needs.
• Conduct design workshops and author solution design guides, reference architectures, and blueprints.
• Support and partner with the larger field technical community.
• Train sales, partners and customers on best practices on network designs.

Equity and benefits

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.