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Group Product Manager, Google Messages

Google · United States · On-site

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Learn more about Google. Explore our innovative AI products and services, and how we. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.

About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 10 years of experience in product management or a related technical role
  • 5 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc)
  • 5 years of experience in people management, with technical leadership
More about this role
  • Establish and drive the multi-year strategy for intelligent messaging—spanning proactive experiences (Magic Cue, Gemini in Messages, Smart Reply/Actions), semantic search, organized inboxes, and agentic interactions.
  • Own the roadmap for foundational daily communication and expressive features, including rich group messaging, compose flows, in-chat extensions, profiles, and RCS video sharing.
  • Drive a seamless, interoperable messaging experience across Web, desktop, Wear OS (standalone RCS/satellite), Auto, and XR, ensuring cross-platform consistency between Android and iOS.
  • Oversee foundational pillars for Google Messages, including end-to-end encryption (MLS), emergency RCS (eRCS) and safety, seamless onboarding, device switching (FastSwitch, Backup/Restore), and scale.
  • Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers across multiple domains. Foster a culture of bold innovation, operational excellence, and user empathy at the intersection of communication and artificial intelligence.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience in product management or a related technical role.
  • 5 years of experience taking technical...

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