Product Manager, Location Sharing

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
• 1 year of experience taking technical consumer products from conception to launch.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
• 2 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to senior leadership.
• 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.
• Experience working in social networking, location-based services, or a safety-related field.
• Knowledge of, or continued interest in building accessibility best practices, and experience/curiosity for incorporating inclusion and accessibility into product development methodologies.
• A passion for connecting people and building experiences that enhance social interactions and safety.

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.

Our vision is to make Android the leading platform for Peace of Mind by providing proactive, reliable, and innovative tools that empower users to stay safe, connected, and informed. The Android Peace Of Mind team in London plays a key role in shaping the future of how Android users connect and share location information. In this role, you will join a team building innovative tools that empower users to stay connected and informed. You will lead the strategy, roadmap, and development of location sharing features.

Android is Google's open-source 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

• Define the product strategy and roadmap for location sharing on Android, aligning with the overall Location Sharing vision and user needs.
• Partner closely with engineering, design, legal, privacy, and marketing teams to drive product development and launch.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitive landscape, and user feedback to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Leverage user data and analytics to measure product performance, identify areas for optimization, and inform product decisions.
• Advocate for user privacy and data security, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.