Senior Product Manager, Android Performance

Google•Mountain View, CA

4h•$192,000 - $278,000

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 own and advance the multi-year product strategy and roadmap for Android Power and Performance. You will be responsible for defining a product goal and strategy to build a foundational OS that serves the needs of users, app developers, and OEM partners. A critical part of this role involves creating a joint long-term roadmap in deep partnership with developers and OEM partners. You will regularly present your strategy and progress through strategic updates and business reviews with Android leadership. Android is Google’s 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in product management or a related technical role.
3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc).
Experience in product management working with operating systems as well as building and managing consumer electronics.
Experience with operating systems and application development tools and framework.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to executive leadership.
5 years of experience in software development or engineering.
Experience building consumer electronics including working with OEM partners.
Experience in mobile app development
Experience with leading and managing high quality execution in complex operating systems similar to Android.

Responsibilities

Develop a cross-organization strategy to improve Android app quality and consistency with an acute focus on low-end devices.
Evaluate gaps in developer insights and tools to ensure Android apps are optimized for quality user experiences.
Translate complex user needs and technical issues into a clear, prioritized roadmap, focusing on sustained long-term performance, taming standby power, and overall system health.
Define and drive the multi-year product goal to improve Android battery life across all device tiers.