FAQs
What are the minimum qualifications for the Product Manager, YouTube Create position?
The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, 5 years of experience in product management, and 2 years of experience building and shipping technical products.
What are the preferred qualifications for this role?
Preferred qualifications include experience in video editing and building mobile products, experience in developing applications, knowledge of acquisition, adoption, retention metrics and strategies, understanding of metrics and tactics that inform product market fit, and excellent investigative, communication, presentation, and data-driven skills.
What is expected of the Product Manager regarding collaboration?
The Product Manager is expected to work cross-functionally with creative engineers, designers, marketers, and other teams to guide products from conception to launch, focusing on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring solutions to users.
What will be the main focus of the Product Manager, YouTube Create?
The main focus will be on defining goals and strategies for the YouTube Create app, developing an understanding of video creators' needs, and overseeing the app's growth from MVP to millions of users.
Is experience with video creators part of the responsibilities?
Yes, the Product Manager will work with YouTube creators to understand their needs and how we can help them succeed.
Is this position based in a specific location?
The job location may depend on the company's policies, but Google typically offers flexible options, including hybrid work arrangements.
What is the work culture like at YouTube?
The work culture at YouTube emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and innovation, with a shared goal of empowering users to tell their stories and connect with one another.
Does Google provide equal employment opportunities?
Yes, Google is committed to equal employment opportunity and is an affirmative action employer, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Is prior experience in mobile product development a requirement for the role?
While it is not a requirement, experience in building mobile products is part of the preferred qualifications for this position.
What does "MVP" stand for in this context?
MVP stands for "Minimum Viable Product," which refers to the initial version of a product that includes only the essential features to meet the needs of early users.