Product Manager, Android Growth at Google

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.

Android is Google’s open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

Responsibilities

• Solve issues faced by users in emerging markets in multiple regions (e.g., data affordability, device price, apps UX, developer tools quality, etc.).
• Create Android experiences in a way that addresses their specific needs, starting with first-time smartphone users.
• Work with creative and prolific engineers, designers, and marketers to help design and develop technologies that improve access to information.
• Guide products throughout the execution cycle, focusing on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring solutions to the users.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Candidates will typically have 4 years of experience in product management, consulting, co-founder or related technical role.
• Typically 2 years of experience building and shipping technical products.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in product management with shipping consumer features and connectivity, hardware, and software.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver features and experiences.
• Understanding of current wireless technologies and services of related products or interested in the mobile industry, and working with a diverse ecosystem of partners.
• Ability to provide excellent user experiences and take an innovative and user-friendly approach to products.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.