Product Manager, Android Developer Console
Google · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Lead product development for Android Developer Console.
- Guide products from conception to launch.
- Ensure user and data safety on Android.
- Define roadmaps and drive consensus.
- Collaborate with engineering, UX, and stakeholders.
About the role
Product Manager, Android Developer Console
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 keep all Android application users and their data safe while ensuring that developers, carriers and enterprises can grow across all the form factors, especially in this ever-scaling era of AI. In partnership with engineering counterparts and other key stakeholders, you will build and deliver the road map for Android developer consoles, find strategies to scale the team’s impact, and making the most efficient use of resources while leveraging AI and drive consensus and decisions across multiple teams.
Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
Responsibilities
- Work with partner teams (e.g., Engineers, Program Manager, UX) during product design and development to implement the requirements to turn Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) into Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for one or more teams.
- Define product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy.
- Develop and secure buy-in for a product goal that identifies, defines, and supports the overall product narrative and direction, achieving an outcome that is greater than the sum of its parts.
- Validate the market size and opportunity (e.g., user-based, strategic opportunity, business).
- Drive launches, maintenance, and retirement in collaboration with other cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
- 3 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
- 3 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to executive leadership.
- 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.
- Experience driving the product goal, go-to-market strategy, and design discussions.
- Experience in building scalable and efficient platforms.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- Android Developer Console
- Technical Product Management
- Product Roadmapping
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- AI/ML Platforms
- Platform Development
- User Security
- Product Launch
Skills & topics
- Product Manager
- Android
- Developer Console
- Product Management
- Technical Product Management
- Roadmap
- Go-to-Market
- Platform
- AI
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5 years in product management and 2 years of launch experience. Quantify achievements relevant to technical product development and platform scaling.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize experience with Android, AI, and building scalable platforms. Detail cross-functional collaboration with engineering, UX, and other teams.
- Prepare for interviews: Anticipate questions on product strategy, technical presentations, and driving consensus. Practice discussing complex technical products from ideation to launch.
- Understand Google's culture: Research Google's commitment to users, innovation, and equal opportunity. Align your application with their mission to organize world's information.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the minimum qualifications for the Product Manager, Android Developer Console role at Google?
- The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, 5 years of experience in product management or a related technical role, and 2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch.
- What are the preferred qualifications for a Product Manager at Google for the Android Developer Console?
- Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in a technology or business field, 3 years of business function experience, 3 years presenting technical information to executives, 2 years of cross-functional collaboration, experience driving product goals and go-to-market strategies, and experience building scalable platforms.
- What will a Product Manager do in the Android Developer Console team at Google?
- A Product Manager will guide products from conception to launch, connect technical and business aspects, ensure user and data safety, develop roadmaps, leverage AI, and drive consensus across multiple teams for the Android developer ecosystem.
- How does Google emphasize collaboration in its Product Management roles?
- Google emphasizes collaborative work within Product Management by having teams work closely with engineers, designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to design, develop, and launch innovative products that improve access to information.
- What is Google's approach to equal employment opportunity for this Product Manager role?
- Google is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. They also consider applicants with criminal histories per legal requirements.
- How can I demonstrate experience with scalable platforms for the Product Manager, Android Developer Console position?
- To demonstrate experience with scalable platforms, highlight projects where you contributed to building efficient and robust systems, managed growth, or improved performance under load. Mention specific technologies or architectural patterns used if relevant to the role.
- What does 'taking technical products from conception to launch' mean for this Google role?
- This phrase refers to the end-to-end product lifecycle, from initial ideation and defining requirements to development, testing, launch, and post-launch iteration. It involves managing all phases to bring a new technical product to market successfully.