Product Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Management
Description For Product Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Management
Google is seeking a Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of Data Center Automation Platforms. This role is crucial in shaping the future of Google's data center infrastructure management, focusing on workflow engines, data warehouse, and logging infrastructure. The position requires a strategic mindset to develop and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency and enable data-driven decisions at scale.
As a Product Manager in this role, you'll be responsible for guiding products from conception to launch, working closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and marketers. The role demands expertise in data center automation platforms and the ability to balance technical depth with business acumen. You'll be tasked with defining product strategy, maintaining roadmaps, and ensuring seamless integration with the broader data center ecosystem.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of product management experience, with specific expertise in data centers and cloud infrastructure. You should have a proven track record of taking technical products from conception to launch and understanding of large-scale distributed workflow systems. This role offers the opportunity to impact millions of users while working with cutting-edge technology in Google's world-class data center operations.
Google Cloud's mission is to accelerate every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. You'll be part of a team that delivers enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google's cutting-edge technology, helping developers build more sustainably. With customers in more than 200 countries and territories, this role offers the chance to make a global impact while working with some of the most advanced data center infrastructure in the world.
Responsibilities For Product Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Management
- Define and articulate the product goal and strategy for data center automation platforms, and focused workflow orchestration systems that handle operational tasks such as machine state management
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive roadmap, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals
- Prioritize features and initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and stakeholder feedback
- Conduct customer research, Critical User Journey (CUJ) analysis, and pain-point synthesis to identify opportunities for automation and improved data visibility
- Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., Engineering teams, Data Center operators, and business units) to define requirements and refine solutions
Requirements For Product Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Management
- 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
- Experience in Data Centers and Cloud infrastructure
- Experience in Workflow Engines, ETL and data pipelines and/or Enterprise logging infrastructure
- Knowledge of designing and building large-scale distributed workflow and orchestration systems
