Senior Product Manager, Google Maps User Retention

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
  
• 3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch.
  
• Experience in a product management role focused on engagement growth and retention.
  
• Experience launching and managing mobile apps (iOS and/or Android).
  

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.
  
• 5 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
  
• 4 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to senior leadership.
  
• Experience with Google Maps and a deep understanding of the product and its users.
• Experience in a user growth product management role on a major consumer mobile app.

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.

As the Growth team within Geo, we are responsible for growing the active user base on the Google Maps app on iOS and Android, and are accountable for ensuring Google Maps meets its K&I-level growth goals and commitments. Our portfolio of projects span two broad axes: reach (ensuring users have smooth pathways to the Google Maps app) and engagement (helping users achieve task success and develop retentive habits within the app).

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product strategy for user retention and engagement on the Google Maps mobile app.
  
• Manage validation of market size and opportunity (e.g., user-based, strategic opportunity). 
• Prioritize and build a roadmap of features and improvements to increase user engagement and drive key metrics.
  
• Write clear product requirements and work with engineering and design teams to launch high-quality products.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive feature adoption and measure success.