Global Product Lead, Monetization and Pricing, YouTube

Global Product Lead, Monetization and Pricing, YouTube
Location: Playa Vista, CA campus (may also be located in this campus).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

4 years of experience in product management, marketing, management consulting, or project management in technology.

Experience working with Product Management or Engineering teams, executive leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Experience developing business strategies or managing cross‑functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building quantitative models and performing data analysis (e.g., using Spreadsheet Software/Sheets, SQL, or dashboards) to generate strategic recommendations.

Understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, YouTube's ad products in particular, with specific knowledge of Feed‑based advertising, Search monetization, or high‑impact awareness formats (like Masthead).

Ability to lead projects from goal to completion in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.

Excellent strategic and analytical skills, with a track record of identifying root‑cause issues (such as ad load balance) and formulating creative solutions.

Excellent executive communication and influencing skills, with experience presenting complex topics to executive leaders.

Responsibilities

Accelerate monetization optimization strategies across YouTube's core discovery surfaces, specifically focusing on the Search Feed and Home Feed.

Lead the commercialization and global launch of a new ad format(s).

Architect and implement data‑driven pricing models for all YouTube Mastheads (CPM, CPH), synthesizing inventory costs, market dynamics, and competitor pricing to optimize monetization.

Measure and enhance advertiser perception of the user ad experience while managing critical levers like ad relevance and ad load optimizations.

Craft and deliver compelling, data‑backed narratives to secure buy‑in and sign‑off from executive leadership for strategic initiatives and official market rate cards.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $125,000-$179,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. The range includes base salary only and may vary with work location and other factors. Benefits include health and wellness, retirement, and other standard Google benefits.

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