Global Category Business Manager, Wearables

In this role, you will collaborate with the Head of Global Category Business Management to maximize Pixel business and profit. You will lead the global Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for our assigned product category, partnering with global and regional cross-functional (XFN) stakeholders. You will be adept at driving business growth and profitability, leveraging a problem-solving foundation, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to grow in a changing collaborative environment.The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + 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

• Lead category strategy, including positioning, pricing, and promotion, while managing the budget to drive business and profitability goals.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and engaged landscapes to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Partner with product planning and marketing teams to ensure new products and campaigns align with overall category strategy.
• Collaborate with business operations to monitor performance metrics and enable sales teams to achieve adoption and business goals.
• Build relationships with regional managers and sales teams to influence cross-functional execution and align on global initiatives.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 6 years of experience within mobile OEM or mobile/consumer electronics industry ecosystem, including carriers, retailers, consulting and related technologies.
• Experience in supply/demand forecasting and running simulations.
• Experience in consumer product marketing, product management, category management, go-to-market, or planning.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience executing operational initiatives on a global scale.
• Demonstrated record of success in roles across product management, go-to-market strategy, and business intelligence within the mobile and consumer electronics industries.