Product Manager II, YouTube Search

Google Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Product Manager II for YouTube Search. The role guides products from conception to launch, working cross-functionally to connect technical and business perspectives and translate complex problems into actionable plans.

Location options include San Bruno, Mountain View, and New York, NY, with a compensation range of $163,000–$236,000 plus bonus and equity. Strong PM and AI experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in product management or a 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).
• 1 year of experience with recommendation systems, ranking systems or search quality.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or Large Language Model (LLM) interfaces into workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy.
• Develop and secure buy-in for a product vision that identifies, defines, and supports the overall product narrative and direction, achieving an outcome that is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Validate the market size and opportunity (e.g., user-based, strategic opportunity, revenue).
• Organize video information to make it universally accessible and useful for users looking to learn and be entertained.
• Shape how users find answers and discover content by solving problems using AI.

Skills

Product management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Roadmap definition

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Generative AI tools

LLM interfaces

Job description

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in product management or a 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).
• 1 year of experience with recommendation systems, ranking systems or search quality.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or Large Language Model (LLM) interfaces into workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working on a Search product, particularly in a horizontal feature and quality role.
• Experience in re-imagining user experiences to drive step-change improvements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with partner teams and organizations, especially Marketing, Data Science, and User Research.

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.At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we address, 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.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
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• Define product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy.
• Develop and secure buy-in for a product vision that identifies, defines, and supports the overall product narrative and direction, achieving an outcome that is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Validate the market size and opportunity (e.g., user-based, strategic opportunity, revenue).
• Organize video information to make it universally accessible and useful for users looking to learn and be entertained.
• Shape how users find answers and discover content by solving problems using AI.

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.

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