Product Manager, Pixel Wearables

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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• Curate product definition and communicate hardware and software requirements for Pixel Wearable devices. This includes synthesizing a variety of insights through discovery and concepting while also driving decision making on nuanced product tradeoffs informed by key user journeys, technical insights, and product strategy.
• Own and manage the entire product lifecycle from product concept and definition through development, launch and end of life. This includes collaborating with engineering and many support teams across Google.
• Influence the product line strategy and roadmap including long-term goal, user segment insights, technical innovation, market trends, and platform capabilities.

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, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc.).
• Experience developing consumer hardware products, specifically in wearables, mobile, or compact smart devices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience taking an audio hardware product (e.g., smart earbuds, headphones) from initial concept through mass production and launch.
• Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams (including Hardware, Acoustics, and Software engineering), advocating initiatives, and driving product decisions.
• Familiarity with device architecture specific to audio wearables, including acoustics, miniature sensors, components, system software, silicon, and digital signal processors (DSPs).
• Background in software development, including apps and services, and embedded systems in power-constrained environments.
• Excellent user experience intuition; demonstrated success in inventing innovative and user-friendly wearable or audio products.

Qualifications

• Experience developing consumer hardware products, specifically in wearables, mobile, or compact smart devices.

Skills

• Experience taking an audio hardware product (e.g., smart earbuds, headphones) from initial concept through mass production and launch.
• Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams (including Hardware, Acoustics, and Software engineering), advocating initiatives, and driving product decisions.
• Familiarity with device architecture specific to audio wearables, including acoustics, miniature sensors, components, system software, silicon, and digital signal processors (DSPs).
• Background in software development, including apps and services, and embedded systems in power-constrained environments.
• Excellent user experience intuition; demonstrated success in inventing innovative and user-friendly wearable or audio products.

Benefits

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Pay

US: $163000 - $237000 (USD)

Schedule

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