Product Manager, Forecasting and Capacity Management

Product Manager, Forecasting and Capacity Management Apply 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 insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid 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 employment Sick 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 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA . 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. 10 years of experience in product management, including providing product goals, strategy development, data‑influenced product planning, prioritization and directing product launches from conception through launch with a focus on enterprise software or cloud services. Experience working with cross‑functional and cross‑product area partners. Understanding of sales operations processes e.g., forecasting. Track record of successfully launching and managing enterprise software products. Excellent investigative and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable product plans. Excellent technical proficiency and ability to work closely with engineering partners. 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. In this role, you will lead the forecasting product platform. You will be defining and executing the product goals, strategy, roadmap, and implementation for our sales operations partners, thereby ensuring streamlined and compliant processes. You will be at the forefront of innovation, influencing the cloud platform strategy, and engaging closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, sales, finance, and operations, to enhance Sales operations and facilitate Cloud business strategies. You will leverage your domain knowledge and product expertise to develop comprehensive, sales processes. Your primary objective will be to facilitate the scalability of the Cloud business. US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits Responsibilities Operate with customer empathy and put yourself in users shoes all the time. Work cross‑functionally and partner closely with engineering and business organizations. Set the roadmap, gather requirements, identify risks, and work with all the stakeholders to deliver the best of forecasting experience for bookings and business growth. Launch new products and features, test their performance, and iterate quickly. Drive positioning and launch strategy for our solutions. Develop innovative solutions to hard problems by collaborating as needed across regions, areas, and functions. Understand how users and customers derive value from Cloud business platform solutions, establishing domain expertise inside and outside Google on customer use‑cases and requirements. 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.