Lead Product Manager, Google Distributed Cloud, Operations Platform

Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in product management or a related technical role. 3 years of experience developing or launching products or technologies within AI or ML. 3 years of people management experience with direct reports. Preferred qualifications: Experience managing consumer products and UIs. Experience managing full-stack software products, hardware, and value-add services such as databases and AI/ML. Experience with API and platform product management. Experience operating in a hyper-growth or entrepreneurial environment and scaling new and emerging products from the ground up. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced environment with multiple information channels. 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. We are a team of product managers working to optimize Google Distributed Cloud operations, ensuring rapid, scalable, and high-quality delivery and sustainability of right-fit hardware to meet the evolving needs of our customers on their premises. We aim to achieve this through innovative tools, efficient processes, and strategic business models that streamline end-to-end operations, enhance decision making, build resilience and flexibility, and drive continuous improvement. In this role, you will lead a team of product managers responsible for the following functions across the E2E product lifecycle: opportunity generation, capture, configuration, order management, fulfillment, installation, repair, billing, and decommissioning. 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 $192,000-$278,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 Oversee the development and lifecycle of software tools designed to streamline and automate Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) operations. This includes gathering requirements, defining features, prioritizing development, and ensuring tools meet the needs of users across the supply chain. Create and put into action new business strategies that enhance the efficiency and scalability of GDC hardware deployment and sustainability. Establish clear, standardized procedures for various aspects of the GDC E2E operational lifecycle. This involves mapping out workflows, identifying key decision points, and documenting steps to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality control. Facilitate the mutual sharing of information and collaborative operation with the lifeblood of GDC operations: our partners. This involves API integration, training, reporting, and KPI tracking.

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