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Need Advice - Job Role Switch.

Hello Everyone, I am a 2018 BTech (NIT) pass out and 2022 IIM pass out with a total of 2.2 years of Workex (1.2 yrs post-MBA) and currently working as an Associate Product Manager. I am not really enjoying my role and I feel Product Management is not suitable for me because of multiple reasons some of them being, 1. I am doing issue resolutions rather than problem-solving which I love to do. 2. I am not very much interested in driving technical discussions or solving technical challenges in the process of Product Development which is the case in my current role. 3. I want to be part of a Business role where I can leverage the knowledge I have gained during my MBA and work on some problem statements related to the core businesses of the company. 4. There is no skin in the game of a PM compared to Devs, QAs, and Designers. As a PM I feel I am just delegating, prioritizing, and following up with the requirements. Most of my learnings are around managerial aspects and not business knowledge. 5. I want to be a part of business roles where I can go deeper into problems and come up with my recommendations/thoughts on them. I am looking for new roles where Strategy, Analysis and Core Business Problem solving are involved. I am really not sure what kind of roles are these. Please help me with the roles I can explore and how to approach the job search for such kinds of roles. Thanks In Advance.

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Hopelessly

Searching

a year ago

I think you should start applying for jobs that you’re interested in. It’s a very generic comment I know but if you’re from an IIM, you have a shot at a variety of roles from founders offices to others in strategy or business development etc. Another perk of IIM is the alumni network. It’s time to activate that I think.
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FatFourths92

Student

a year ago

Thanks for the reply! 😀
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Lucifer

Porter

a year ago

To your few points around not being able to go deeper into problem statements, only having delegation work and PMs not having enough skin in the game: 1. My conclusion is that you’re in a company that doesn’t have a good product culture and strong product peers. 2. I have worked in 3 companies in PM role, the first was very bad. In the other two, I have had to dive deep into some of the most interesting problems I have solved. 3. In my current role, I have clearly defined KRs, and the skin in the game is strongest for me than the other teams. I am regularly asked questions on my KRs if the metrics don’t move. And to meaningfully move rightly defined KRs, requires deep understanding of the problem statements. Closing advice: 1. See if your problem is with the role or the company. Talk to your PM friends in other companies and then make your assessment. 2. As an APM, you are expected to be heavy on execution and lighter on strategy. It is not a bad thing, it is important early on to learn the tricks of the trade. Execution is where the value is created, not ideation. The experience you gain here, will be important as you move up the ladder and become more and more involved in planning and strategy.
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FatFourths92

Student

a year ago

1. Largely the problem is with my current company. I have discussed with a lot of PMs from other companies as well, and broadly, everyone is of the same opinion and facing similar challenges. 2. Will keep these things in mind. Thanks for the revert ! 😀
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jumpinglucifer

Stealth

a year ago

What is your current CTC? And what CTC are you expecting in the new role? If you are okay going for less CTC you can go for some roles of your liking.
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MicahBell

Startup

a year ago

PMO office of MNC's, CEO/COO's office too in the likes of Airtel, Tata, Birla, Mahindra companies, perhaps?
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FatFourths92

Student

a year ago

Thanks for the revert ! Will check these companies and roles.
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