Head of Product, Application Lifecycle Management

Director, Product Management, Gemini Command Line Interface
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
~15 years of experience in Product Management, with 5 years of experience managing product portfolios and directly managing teams.
~ Experience overseeing product development for developer tools, cloud-native platforms, or core infrastructure products, with a focus on Generative AI (GenAI) technologies.

Experience driving open-source strategy and building successful developer communities.
Proficiency in product analysis and strategic insights (e.g., market sizing, competitive analysis, and long-term monetization strategies).
Technical understanding of AI orchestration frameworks, agent systems, and automation across the entire software development lifecycle.
Ability to collaborate across functions to drive business model innovation and define and drive product led growth monetization.
The Gemini Command Line Interface (CLI) is the foundational, high-velocity developer interface for accessing Google's GenAI tools and cloud services. It enables complex task automation, script integration, and real-time interaction with Gemini models, and it is a missioncritical growth driver for the developer platform in Google Cloud. This role defines the CLIs longterm roadmap to become the definitive, frictionless gateway for enterprise developers building with Gemini.
This is a businesscritical role accountable for delivering significant product arealevel impact by transforming how developers interact with Googles GenAI tools and cloud services. You will lead teams to conceptualize and execute a cohesive strategy that addresses highly complex, multidisciplinary product challenges across various Product Areas (PAs) at Google, positioning Gemini CLI as the definitive gateway for developer productivity and AI orchestration. This role reports to the Senior Director of Product Management, Developer Tools and Operations in Google Cloud.
Google Cloud accelerates every organizations ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprisegrade solutions that leverage Googles cuttingedge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
The US base salary range for this fulltime position is $272,000 $383,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including jobrelated skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 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.
Conceptualize and set the overall, longterm product outlook and narrative for the Gemini CLI, ensuring the portfolio achieves an outcome greater than the sum of its parts.
Establish and deliver on a shared outlook across Google by overseeing crossproduct collaborations and leading efforts to align team directions, preventing organizational silos.
Own the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with product/company goals, the competitive landscape, and customer insights.
Oversee all aspects of product development and lifecycle management, including leading launches, maintenance, and strategic deprecation or consolidation of features in collaboration with crossfunctional partners.
Lead and develop a highperforming product management team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, including mentoring team members, setting clear objectives, and ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
Google is proud to be an equalopportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Googles EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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