Product Planning Lead - Google Home - Smart Home Product Strategy & Development at $27/Hour Remote

Join the Google Home Team as a Product Planning Lead and Revolutionize Smart Home Technology

We're excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Product Planning Lead to join our Google Home team. As a key member of our product strategy and development team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of smart home technology and driving business growth. This is a full-time remote position, offering a competitive salary of $27/hour, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with a talented team of professionals.

About Google Home

Google Home is a pioneering team within Google that focuses on developing innovative hardware, software, and services for the home. Our mission is to create a seamless and intuitive smart home experience that makes users' lives easier and more enjoyable. We design, develop, and launch new technologies and products that transform the way people interact with their homes and the world around them.

Job Summary

As a Product Planning Lead, you will be responsible for driving the product strategy and development of Google Home products, with a focus on Home Awareness (Security and Wellbeing) offerings. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, business development, product management, engineering, and other stakeholders to launch new products, manage in-market products, and develop business cases that drive growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify market opportunities, build business cases, and define strategy and direction for Home products, with a focus on Home Awareness (Security and Wellbeing) product offerings.
• Lead the launch of Home Hardware products globally, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Manage in-market products, working closely with cross-functional partners to meet or exceed business objectives and develop product life cycle strategies.
• Lead regular cross-functional business operations meetings to ensure alignment on business targets and key results.
• Oversee key decisions from a total product profit and loss perspective.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, product managers, and external partners.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management, management consulting, corporate strategy, or business operations/planning.
• Proven track record of driving business growth and developing successful product strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the smart home, consumer devices/equipment, or services industries.
• Knowledge of Go-to-Market strategies for security and wellbeing products.
• Experience building new projects and business processes.
• Skilled in managing internal and external partner relationships.
• Experience launching products globally and across various channels (B2C, B2B).
• Ability to act as a product category advocate and work collaboratively to identify opportunities or resolve issues.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $27/hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative products.

Why Join Us?

At Google Home, we're passionate about creating a smarter, more connected home experience that makes users' lives easier and more enjoyable. As a Product Planning Lead, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and drive business growth. Our team values innovation, creativity, and teamwork, and we're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic team and drive business growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application today, and don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement – we value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all.

Don't hesitate to apply and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Google Home!