Lead Group Product Manager, Compute, Google Cloud

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 10 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
  
• 5 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch.
  
• 5 years of experience in people management, with technical leadership.
  
• Experience in developing and launching infrastructure products/technologies such as compute, networking, storage, databases, file systems, data analytics, virtualization, or cluster management in a cloud context.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
  

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.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the compute and control plane of the Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) platform. You will manage the platform’s full lifecycle including deployment, scaling, autoscaling, upgrades, and decommissioning of VMware Private Clouds. Additionally, you will lead the transformation to next-generation compute platforms and drive customer engagement, ensuring growth and adoption of the service. Collaborating closely with Go-To-Market, Sales, Marketing and Partnerships teams, you will set the vision and strategy for the platform’s control plane, focusing on upgrades, resource optimization, and node family transitions.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $214,000-$305,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of key platform resources, including the deployment, scaling (expansion and shrink), autoscaling, upgrades, and decommissioning of VMware Private Clouds. This control plane serves as the foundation of our service, ensuring operational excellence and reliability.
  
• Lead the transformation of the GCVE service to leverage next-generation compute platforms, driving innovation and scalability to meet evolving customer demands.
  
• Engage with customers, address their needs, and facilitate their usage and growth on the platform. Collaborate with Go-To-Market, Sales, Marketing, and Partnership teams to ensure customer success and expansion.
  
• Define the vision and strategy for the platform's control plane.