Product Manager II, Geo Guidance Experience

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 lead high-impact product initiatives that will improve the quality of the Google Maps navigation experience used by billions of drivers worldwide. Partnering closely with product management leadership, you will define a product strategy and roadmap, secure stakeholder buy-in, and drive execution through launch and iterations. You will also help pioneer a platform-first approach for how our navigation experience will adapt for more personalized driving experiences and extend to the next era of autonomous and assisted driving experiences.

The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives.

The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real 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

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Responsibilities

• Develop metrics and experiments to evaluate and improve guidance quality, helping drivers easily follow their routes.
• Adapt the guidance experience for varying scenarios, such as familiar commutes versus unfamiliar destinations.
• Scale the navigation guidance experience to additional languages and countries.
• Evolve the guidance experience for autonomous and assisted driving platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional Engineering, User Experience, Data Science, and Program Management teams to drive the product lifecycle from design through launch and iteration.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience in product management or a related technical role.
• 2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc).
• Experience as a product manager focused on consumer products.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
  
• 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.
  
• Experience evaluating quality for consumer products.
• Experience with in-car navigation products.
• Experience with autonomous or assisted driving products.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year