Building a Successful Product Management Career Path: Lessons From an Industry Expert - Video

Product managers frequently come from diverse backgrounds, encompassing engineering, marketing, operations, tech support, IT, sales and customer support. Therefore, if your experience in product management is tangentially related, there is no need to worry. You can still navigate a successful transition into this fulfilling career path. Join Suman Chittimuri, a highly accomplished senior director of product at Product Multiplier, as he shares tips on mastering the product manager career path. After all, his 22 years of experience have ensured invaluable perspectives into essential skills, best practices, and key success factors for excelling in product management. Explore the evolving landscape, discover diverse career paths, and uncover actionable strategies to propel your career forward. 

This video covers:

0:01 – Introduction02:39 – Why Product Manager (PM)?05:38 – Product Manager Responsibilities12:51 – 3 Essential Senses of a Product Manager27:55 – Key Skills35:57 – How do I Excel as a PM?40:29 – The Product Manager Career Path Toward a Leadership Role44:42 – Final Thoughts

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