Product Manager II, YouTube Search Verticals

Preferred working location: San Bruno, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA Requirements 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, 0 to 1, etc.). Preferred qualifications Experience in re-imagining user experiences to drive step-change improvements. Experience working on a Search product in a vertical-related role. Ability to work cross-functionally with partner teams and organizations, especially Product, Data Science, and User Research. 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, and others to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We guide products throughout the execution cycle focusing on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users. The YouTube Search Verticals team sits at the intersection of AI and the desire to learn and be entertained. As the Product Manager, you will focus on improving the YouTube Search experience to better meet user needs for specific verticals (e.g., Shopping, Real World Journeys, Sports), spanning everything from features ranking to AI capabilities and more. At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together. Responsibilities Work with partner teams (e.g., engineers, PgMs, UX) during product design and development to implement requirements and translate Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) into Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for one or more teams. Define product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy to achieve an outcome that is greater than the sum of its parts. Re-imagine the Search wholepage experience for Verticals, particularly when users don’t already have a good idea of what they’re looking for. Enhance the AI Search experience to better support vertical use cases. Improve vertical-related user and content understanding to bring new ideas. 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. 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 . Google is proud to be an equal-opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.