Product Manager, Chrome OS (Hardware) - Mountain View  

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

The area: Chrome OS

Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system designed for speed, simplicity and security. The Chrome OS Partner Solutions team is dedicated to developing and managing the largest and most strategic technical partnerships for Chrome OS. We manage the hardware/software integration and product delivery for all partners in the growing Chrome OS ecosystem. We build innovative solutions to help our team and partners achieve product excellence at scale, fostering long-term relationships and bringing world-changing technology to market.

The role: Product Manager, Chrome OS (Hardware)

You will be a member of a dynamic product team committed to creating the best possible experience from Chrome OS and the devices it ships upon for a variety of use cases. The role involves working closely with hardware engineers, software engineers and ODMs/OEMs to design, build and launch high quality products which take advantage of both server-side performance and client-side flexibility in hardware. Specifically, you will drive core product development in the lower part of the stack, namely device hardware and the software & firmware which drive that hardware. Please refer to links below for further information on the product:

http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os

http://www.google.com/chromebook/

As a PM, you will partner with engineering to define new products as well as enhance & scale existing products, with the end goal being to delight our users and improve information access for millions of people globally. Responsibilities will range from product conception through launch, and include gathering product requirements, defining product vision, creating preliminary design concepts, and working closely with engineering to implement and iterate. On the business side, your responsibilities will include defining the product strategy, positioning, and all elements related to the business case.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a product roadmap to support Chrome OS goals and strategies. Interface with multiple hardware ODMs/OEMs and component manufacturers to ensure successful implementation.
• Create preliminary design concepts, and work with engineering to implement and iterate them.
• Initiate and prioritize projects within engineering, assist in determining the best technical implementation methods, track product development and develop product launch plans.
• Develop the product strategy, go-to-market plans, positioning, messaging and all elements related to the business case.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field (In lieu of degree, 4 years relevant work experience).
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Entrepreneurial drive and demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or Ph.D.
• Experience in the consumer electronics industry, including working with component manufacturers and OEMs/ODMs through device production cycles on the product, process or engineering sides.
• Knowledgeable across many functional areas - product management, engineering, design, sales, customer support, finance, marketing.
• Fast learner, with the ability to not only absorb but quickly improve an idea, process or design on the fly.
• Distinctive problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to evolve product strategy based on research, data and industry trends.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.