Product Manager, APaS Regulations and Data Use

About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.

One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

As a Product Manager in the APaS Regulations and Data Use team, you will navigate a global landscape of emerging legislation to ensure Google’s Ads products remain compliant while protecting user trust and business interests.

In this role, you will be responsible for critical programs leading the strategy for data minimization, navigating specific AI and Privacy Regulations, and overseeing our cornerstone initiatives for European Union user consent policy. You will balance technical execution with regulatory advocacy, working closely with Engineering, Legal, and Government Affairs to shape the future of the digital advertising ecosystem.

Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $163,000-$237,000 + 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

• Present product, financial, and operational assessments to inform executive decision-making.
• Advise executive leadership (VP-level) on regulatory risks, trade-offs, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) to influence "Codes of Practice" and advocate for technical definitions that minimize ecosystem disruption.
• Align engineering, legal, safety, and policy resources across Product Areas (PAs) for a unified technical response to AI provenance and disclosure standards.
• Partner with Privacy Infrastructure Technical Leads, Ads, and cross-Product Area Product Managers and Engineers where necessary to align policies and meet local legal requirements.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
• 2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc.).
• 2 years of experience launching safety or regulations for software products.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
• 3 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., marketing, business operations, or consulting).
• 3 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to executive leadership.
• 2 years of experience in software development or engineering.
• 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.
• 1 year of experience in technical leadership.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 20 days of paid vacation per year
• 40 hours of paid sick time per year (69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• 13 paid holidays per year

Equal opportunity statement

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity 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 Google's 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.