Product Manager, Android Large Screen Core Apps

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience in product management or 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).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
  
• 3 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
  
• 3 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to senior leadership.
  
• 2 years of experience in software development or engineering.
  
• 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.
  
• 1 year of experience in technical leadership.
  

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.

The Android Laptops and Tablets team is dedicated to crafting innovative and user-centric devices that provide a gateway to the best of Google for large screens. Our mission is to empower users with seamless, intelligent, and delightful experiences for productivity, creativity, and entertainment on the go. We are a passionate, collaborative team, working at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI to push the boundaries of what's possible in personal computing.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $163,000-$237,000 + 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive a roadmap for the Android laptop and tablet app ecosystems, synthesizing research, market gaps, and technical insights to deliver a default app product story.
  
• Identify and build foundational experiences (e.g., advanced file management, note-taking, media tools), utilizing generative AI to create product opportunities.
  
• Build consensus and lead collaborations with partner teams to optimize core services for large screen, productivity-first use cases.
  
• Own the "Day 1" experience by defining the preloaded app suite, home screen, and taskbar strategy across laptops and tablets, ensuring a cohesive user experience out of the box.
  
• Drive a data-informed strategy for the first 90 days of the device lifecycle (e.g., first-run experiences and onboarding, personalized app recommendations that accelerate user engagement). Lead cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality execution, anticipating long-term implications of technical, design, strategic, and industry trends.