Global Category Business Manager, Wearables

Overview

Global Category Business Manager, Wearables — Google, Mountain View, CA, USA

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience within mobile OEM or mobile/consumer electronics 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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