Product Manager, Google Home

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in product management or a related technical role.
• Experience in product development, roadmap strategy, requirements gathering, working with cross-functional teams, and stakeholder management.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with Smart Home, IoT, and Consumer Electronics, with expertise in defining and delivering outstanding user experiences, especially for mobile or integrated hardware/software solutions.
• Experience with platform development, building scalable solutions, or working with third-party developer ecosystems.
• Familiarity with consumer hardware development cycles or smart home connectivity standards and protocols (e.g., Matter, Wi-Fi, Thread).
• Strong technical understanding, enabling effective communication and collaboration with engineering teams on complex topics.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions, with strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage ambiguity, and drive alignment.

Responsibilities:

• Shape the future of Google Home, define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Understand users, market trends, and technical limits to create clear requirements, user stories, and success measures.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, UX/Design, User Research, Marketing, Legal, Partner Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact products and features throughout the product lifecycle.
• Advocate for the user experience, ensuring products are intuitive, reliable, and meet a high-quality bar.
• Build and improve scalable solutions for Google and partner devices. Use data, user research, and market analysis to make product decisions, prioritize features, and track success.
• Integrate emerging tech (like AI/ML) to innovate smart home experiences. Clearly communicate product plans, rationale, and results to stakeholders at all levels.