Product Manager, Pixel Contextual Customization

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Product Manager to guide products from conception to launch, bridging technical and business teams. You will break down complex problems into executable steps and work with engineers, designers, and marketers to deliver impactful consumer mobile software.

The role emphasizes defining roadmaps, securing buy-in for product narratives, and shaping multi-year software experience strategy across Pixel and related platforms.

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.
• Experience developing consumer software products in the mobile space.
• Master's degree in a technology or business related field (preferred).
• 3 years of experience in a business function or role (preferred).
• Experience with computing, mobile operating systems, and software development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting technical and business worlds.
• Break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.
• Define product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy.
• Develop and secure buy-in for a product idea that defines and supports the overall product narrative and direction.
• Define the multi-year software experience strategy for a key switching driver, manage roadmap and priorities.

Skills

Product management

Mobile software

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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, 0 to 1, etc.).
• Experience developing consumer software products in the mobile space.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
• 3 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
• Experience with computing, mobile operating systems, and software application development lifecycles.
• Ability to define program ideas, strategy, and execution plans.

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 Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the 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

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Work with partner teams (e.g., engineers, program managers, UX) during product design and development to implement the requirements to turn PRDs into OKRs for one or more teams.
• Define product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy.
• Develop and secure buy-in for a product idea that identifies, defines, and supports the overall product narrative and direction, achieving an outcome that is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Define the multi-year software experience strategy for this key switching driver, manage roadmap and priorities, and oversee high quality on-time execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams within Pixel, as well as Android teams to drive Pixel differentiation and AI-powered innovation for its key value pillar of personalization.