Product Manager, Policy Platforms, YouTube Trust and Safety - Leading Innovation in Content Moderation and Policy Enforcement

Join the YouTube Trust and Safety Team as a Product Manager, Policy Platforms

At YouTube, we're dedicated to creating a platform where everyone can share their voice, explore their passions, and connect with others. Our Trust and Safety team plays a vital role in ensuring that our platform remains a safe and welcoming space for all users. We're seeking an exceptional Product Manager, Policy Platforms, to join our team and help shape the future of our Policy Enforcement Infrastructure (PEI). As a Product Manager, Policy Platforms, you will have the opportunity to work on a mission-critical system that manages our policies and applies billions of enforcements annually across YouTube.

About the Role

The Policy Enforcement Infrastructure (PEI) is a backbone of our Trust and Safety efforts, and we're currently undertaking key foundational changes to the system to meet the evolving safety needs of our users. In this role, you will craft the long-term vision for the product while driving priority initiatives that deliver tangible results. You'll work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch, connecting the technical and business worlds. Your expertise will help shape a critical system from both a strategic and tactical perspective, making a real difference across our core focus areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the product vision and strategy for Policy Enforcement platforms, including building stakeholder alignment, driving leadership buy-in, and setting success metrics.
• Drive key technical projects from inception to launch, working directly with your dedicated engineering team and operations.
• Collaborate closely across multiple internal teams, including engineering, operations, policy/user experience, and cross-product safety to accelerate delivery of new features and capabilities.
• Understand markets, competition, and user requirements in depth, and develop solutions to problems by collaborating as needed across regions, product areas, and functions.
• Manage a large and diverse set of internal stakeholders, and work cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales, finance, and other stakeholders.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in product management or a related technical role.
• 1 year of experience taking technical products from conception to launch.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in a technology or business-related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
• 2 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to senior leadership.
• 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales, finance, and other stakeholders.
• Agile delivery mindset, with the ability to deliver on multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of customer-driven enterprise-scale platform development.

What We Offer

At YouTube, we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, collaborative, and supportive. Here are some of the benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive salary: The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
• Opportunities for growth: We offer a range of learning and development programs to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Collaborative culture: Our team is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for all users, and we work together to achieve our goals.
• Flexible work arrangements: We offer remote work options and flexible hours to help you balance your work and personal life.
• Access to cutting-edge technology: You'll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and tools to develop innovative solutions.

Why Join Us?

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. By joining our Trust and Safety team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a real impact: Your work will help shape the future of our platform and ensure that it remains a safe and welcoming space for all users.
• Work with a talented team: Our team is passionate, collaborative, and dedicated to creating innovative solutions.
• Develop your skills: We offer a range of learning and development programs to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Be part of a global community: You'll have the opportunity to work with a global team and make a difference in the lives of millions of users.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space for all users, and you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application without delay, and we'll be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

Apply now and join our team as a Product Manager, Policy Platforms, YouTube Trust and Safety.