Head of Product, BizTech Deal and Payment Systems

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Bruno, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
• 5 years of experience in people management.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years of experience managing projects and working with analytics, software coding, or customer-side web technologies.
• 7 years of experience in a technical leadership role with/without direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate a compelling, long-term product vision and strategy for complex, highly impactful products, effectively translating it into a clear roadmap.
• Ability to influence and manage stakeholder landscape, including senior executives, product/engineering, operations, business development, legal, and finance to align on strategy and drive roadmap execution.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and business concepts to audiences, including senior leadership.
  
  

About The Job

At the heart of YouTube’s business operations lies the Deal & Payment Systems (DPS) team. We're the engine that ensures payment to partners - accurately, on-time, and in-line with complex contractual obligations. We own both technology and processes that empower YouTube's growth.

Our Deal & Payments team is a key part of the Business Technology (BizTech) team, a group within the larger Go-To-Market Solutions (GTMS) organization. BizTech's mission is to "lead with technology," creating internal tools, automating workflows, and providing data insights that keep YouTube ahead of the curve.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $218,000-$306,000 + 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

• Define and advocate the long-term product vision and strategy for our product portfolio, aligning with YouTube's overarching business objectives and anticipating future partner needs.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of product leads, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability. Ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Partner effectively with senior engineering, UX, legal, policy, operations, and business development leaders across YouTube and Google. You'll define requirements, resolve dependencies, and drive successful product launches by influencing executive-level stakeholders.
• Work on ambiguous, highly complex, and high-impact product challenges within this critical business domain. Break them down into actionable plans for your teams, anticipate and mitigate risks, and make sound decisions that balance technical feasibility, business impact, and partner trust.
• Understand large-scale payment systems and data processing, enabling informed product decisions and effective collaboration with engineering teams.
  
  
  

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