Product Manager, Cloud and Open Ecosystems, Core Developer

Minimum qualifications:

• 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.
  
• 1 year experience as a PM with a focus on developer tools or software development lifecycle.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
  
• 1 year of experience in software development or engineering.
• Experience in building products that empower developers.
• Experience working with large organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of Git, code hosting platform, and related developer tools and workflows.
• Ability to define and execute successful product strategies and roadmaps.

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.

Provide a modern, flexible, and secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for a broad range of Google's developers. We're bridging the gap between the unique needs of different teams and the limitations of existing systems, by adopting industry-standard tools and practices, while maintaining the security and compliance requirements of Google. This will empower developers to innovate faster, collaborate more effectively, and deploy to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with ease.

We are embarking on a significant shift with the Future of Git (FoG) initiative, aiming to provide an industry-standard software development lifecycle (SDLC) for a various range of Google developers. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of software development at Google and drive outcomes for a large and growing number of Google teams.The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and engaging analysis to identify opportunities and gaps in the existing landscape; define and prioritize capabilities based on user needs, business value, and technical feasibility.
• Translate user needs into clear and well-defined product requirements; create and maintain a detailed product roadmap, outlining key milestones, deliverables, and timelines; and drive adoption across different developer populations.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders across Core Developer and key partner teams.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the Future of Git SDLC; use data to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.