Product Manager II, Google Maps

Google; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Holidays

Job summary

Google Seattle is seeking a Product Manager for the Geo team focused on maps and location services. You will guide products from concept to launch, collaborating with engineering, design, marketing, legal, and sales to deliver compelling user experiences.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in product management, 2+ years shipping technical products end-to-end, and a strong blend of technical and business thinking. The role includes a robust benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand markets, competition, and user requirements in depth.
• Launch new products and features, test their performance, and iterate quickly.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, marketing, legal, UX, and other teams on cutting edge technologies.
• Develop solutions to problems by collaborating as needed across regions, product areas, and functions.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

End-to-end product lifecycle

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PhD in tech or business

Job description

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Minimum qualifications:

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in a technology or business related field.
• 3 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
• 3 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to senior leadership.
• 2 years of experience in software development 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. Experience with any of the following: HD Maps; geospatial, navigation or mapping technology; routing; logistics or shipping.

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 Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives.

The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real world.

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

US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

• Understand markets, competition, and user requirements in depth.
• Launch new products and features, test their performance, and iterate quickly.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, marketing, legal, UX, and other teams on cutting edge technologies.
• Develop solutions to problems by collaborating as needed across regions, product areas, and functions.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law.