Global Product Lead, YouTube Ads 3P Data Activation, YouTube Ads GTM

Google•Boulder, CO

5h•$152,000 - $221,000

About The Position

The Global Product Lead will develop and commercialize global strategy for the YouTube Ads API product suite. The role sits on the YouTube Ads GTM team, which translates global market needs into product solutions that drive business results and supports front-line Sales partners. Within the YouTube Ads Experience team, the role contributes to improving the YouTube Ads experience across planning, creating, buying, and reporting, while helping the third-party partner ecosystem succeed with YouTube solutions and resources. The team works across API products, data and sales strategy, partner ecosystems, media and marketing processes, generative AI, and the creative ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience in advertising, marketing technology, management consulting, or product management.
2 years of experience working with Product Management or Engineering teams, executive leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
2 years of experience developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with agencies and partners.
Expertise in the creative development process and the creative ecosystem.
Knowledge of Google and YouTube ad solutions and market value proposition, with a specialization in creative ads products and generative AI.
Ability to drive clarity and operate in a fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environment, and navigate large, complicated organizations.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, influence executive stakeholders, and drive results without official authority.
Strong problem-solving skills, including providing data-driven, actionable insights to shape strategy and key decisions.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and lead global strategy and commercialization efforts for the YouTube Ads API product suite across insights, planning, creative, buying, and reporting.
Package API solutions and develop market-ready collateral to support API adoption, and build globally scalable programs that advance partner and advertiser adoption.
Drive operational excellence through sales and partner enablement initiatives, including incentive design and an API maturity framework within marketing certification programs.
Create a cohesive feedback loop between partner teams and product teams on API services.
Own relevant sales documentation, collateral, and training for the YouTube Ads API portfolio in support of product and partner milestones.
Navigate complex and competing stakeholder perspectives across regions, sales channels, GPS, Marketing, Product Management, UX, and Engineering to drive actionable progress on YouTube Ads API strategy.