Product Manager, YouTube Ads Marketplace Optimization

1 Day ago • 5-9 Years • Product Management • $156,000 PA - $229,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Product Manager role at Google focuses on optimizing the YouTube Ads Marketplace. You'll work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch, connecting technical and business needs. Responsibilities include defining and executing strategies to improve bidding algorithms and machine learning models, optimizing the marketplace for advertiser value and business growth. Collaboration with engineering, data science, and partner teams is key to defining and launching innovative products. You'll also work with sales, BD, legal, and Go-to-Market teams to bring products to market and develop sales narratives. The role requires experience in product management, AI/ML, data analytics, and SQL/Python, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years product management experience
  • 2+ years launching technical products
  • 2+ years AI/ML or smart bidding experience
  • Data analytics, SQL, or Python skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Product lifecycle management
Good to have:
  • Master's degree
  • Software development experience
  • Data science experience
  • Experience with marketplace, machine learning, and smart bidding products
  • Strong SQL skills
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

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.
  • 2 years of experience developing and launching AI/ML powered products or smart bidding.
  • Experience with data analytics, SQL, or Python.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
  • 2 years of experience in software development or engineering.
  • Data Science experience.
  • Strong technical background with experience in marketplace, at-scale machine learning and smart bidding products.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to write own SQL queries and leverage data to make informed product decisions.

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.

YouTube Ads is one of the fastest growing segments of Google Ads. It powers the YouTube ecosystem by keeping it free and engaging for users, rewarding creators, and connecting businesses to consumers all over the world.

The YouTube Ads Marketplace mission is to grow long-term business by solving exciting problems related to automatic-bidding, machine learning, auction, conversion attribution, and by investing in a privacy-safe, efficient infrastructure platform.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 + 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 .

Responsibilities

  • Work with partner teams (e.g., engineers, PgMs, UX) during product design and development to implement the requirements to turn product requirements document (PRD) into objective and key results for one or more teams.
  • Drive launches, maintenance, and retirement in collaboration with other cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Define and execute a comprehensive strategy for improving bidding algorithms and machine learning models and optimizing the YouTube Ads marketplace to drive long-term advertiser value and business growth.
  •  Work closely with engineering, data science, and partner teams to define new, innovative products via PRD’s and manage the product lifecycle from proof-of-concept to launch to advertiser activation and scaling adoption.
  • Lead and collaborate with Sales, BD, Legal, Go-to-Market organizations to take marketplace products to market. Develop internal and external sales narratives.

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