Product Manager I, Storage Capacity and Business Optimization

Google•Kirkland, WA

5d•$138,000 - $198,000

About The Position

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. 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. The Storage team is a critical part of Google Infrastructure as well as GCP. It is responsible for providing core Storage products in Cloud like Cloud Storage, File Solutions, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Storage Management and Data Transfer Solutions. This team is also responsible for the Storage infrastructure that is the foundation for all of Google including products like Google Search, Ads, YouTube, Photos, Workspace, Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
1 year of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc).
Experience in Cloud storage and the overall public cloud ecosystem including customer requirements, market trends, competitive positioning.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a Technology or Business related field.
2 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
2 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to senior leadership.
2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.
1 year of experience in software development or engineering.
Knowledge of, or continued interest in building accessibility best practices, and experience/curiosity for incorporating accessibility into product development methodologies.

Responsibilities

Support PRDs by collaborating with partner teams (e.g., engineers, PgMs, UX) during product design and development to implement the requirements.
Define product roadmaps by operationalizing defined strategy.
Articulate defined product goal in a way that captures attention and compels others to drive action despite obstacles and competing priorities.
Validate the market size and opportunity (e.g., user-based, strategic opportunity, revenue). Identify opportunities in the market landscape.
Facilitate launches, maintenance, and retirement in collaboration with other cross-functional teams and stakeholders.