Product Manager II, YouTube Ads Infrastructure and External Integrations

Role Overview

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 video landscape expands, the platform is transitioning from a creator-led offering primarily for desktop and mobile to one available on novel devices and fresh experiences with an expanding stable of content affiliates. This role will direct forays into emerging frontiers and unite with cross-functional allies on the next wave of monetization formats, interfaces, and commercial frameworks.This unit represents the quickest-expanding segment of the company's commercial portfolio. Shape the next generation of foundational systems, navigating technical complexities across distributed networks while balancing multiple facets of the marketplace spanning channel creators, viewers, publishers, brands, regulators, and industry vendors.

As the video landscape expands, the platform is transitioning from a creator-led offering primarily for desktop and mobile to one available on novel devices and fresh experiences with an expanding stable of content affiliates. This role will direct forays into emerging frontiers and unite with cross-functional allies on the next wave of monetization formats, interfaces, and commercial frameworks.This unit represents the quickest-expanding segment of the company's commercial portfolio. Shape the next generation of foundational systems, navigating technical complexities across distributed networks while balancing multiple facets of the marketplace spanning channel creators, viewers, publishers, brands, regulators, and industry vendors.

As the video landscape expands, the platform is transitioning from a creator-led offering primarily for desktop and mobile to one available on novel devices and fresh experiences with an expanding stable of content affiliates. This role will direct forays into emerging frontiers and unite with cross-functional allies on the next wave of monetization formats, interfaces, and commercial frameworks.

This unit represents the quickest-expanding segment of the company's commercial portfolio. Shape the next generation of foundational systems, navigating technical complexities across distributed networks while balancing multiple facets of the marketplace spanning channel creators, viewers, publishers, brands, regulators, and industry vendors.

Responsibilities

• Define new, innovative products in the ad tech ecosystem, in close collaboration with engineering and partner teams.
• Partner with the YouTube TV, Partner Sales PM team and YouTube Ads Infrastructure team to develop YouTube Ads' external integration strategy and building, standards-based, privacy-safe, policy-compliant and reusable integrations with YouTube's partners.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure that YouTube Ads is aligned with Google’s overarching Ads strategy. Driving advertiser/partner activation and scaling adoption.
• Set team objectives (OKRs) and leading launches with measurable impact for partners, advertisers, users and Google.
• Lead and collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Business Development, Legal, Privacy, Go-to-Market organisation to take Infrastructure and Integration Products and APIs to market; developing internal and external sales narratives.

Requirements & Qualifications

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).
• 2 years of experience as a Product Manager with Ads Platforms.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree (MBA or MS) in a technology (e.g., Computer Science) or business-related field.
• 7 years of experience in Product Management developing product goals, product strategy, PRDs, product roadmap(s), and driving go-to-market strategy.
• 3 years of experience in marketing, business operations, or delivering technical presentations to executive Technical Leads.
• Strong technical background working with internet-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, and APIs.
• Strong collaboration skills to drive complex initiatives across matrixed, cross-functional teams.
• Creativity and comfort with new and uncharted opportunities, entrepreneurial drive, perseverance, and a proactive style to drive cross-functional initiatives forward.

Application Instructions

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Note: 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 insuranceRetirement Benefits: 401(k) with company matchPaid 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 employmentSick 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 weeksBaby Bonding Leave: 18 weeksHolidays: 13 paid days per year