Those of you who managed to break into a PM role after upto 5 years of non-PM work ex, how did you go about it?

How does an experienced person break into PM roles. Points to keep in mind while.providing suggestions: 1. 10 yrs exp in Tech Industry- 3 yrs in services and 6 years in product based org as QA. 2. Did MBA( full-time from MDI) and now back into the services industry as a business manager. Never get shortlisted for product roles, most get shortlisted for consulting roles( which I want to leave 😕) Any method that this break can happen, or should I stop trying in this lifetime

What is the future scope of the PM job role...will it still be relevant after 10 years, Is going to IIMs spending close to 25 lakhs in this economy to get into a PM job role justified?? Context: I know many people will say you don't need IIM to break into PM, But considering I'm a 25 Male, from tier 3 college...currently working as a product designer with 8 lpa...so I think the only way to reach 25-30 lpa in hand by 28 is by joining IIMs

Say you are a spectator and this seems like the next best thing to get into.. is that the right thought? And if you’re a non tech bachelors with an mba degree from tier two college, Is it possible to break in product management? And if you’re seriously considering product still, are the fellowship programs, the boot camps and everything else advertised worth spending money? Looking for answers, personal journeys and anything that can help!

Hi folks, I work at a startup (been 2 years now) as a PM. From the last 12 months, my work has mostly revolved around strategy, business intelligence, program/general mgmt. I am now planning to quit and move on. However, I am not sure if I want to continue being a PM, because it's very overwhelming honestly and I actually enjoyed the last 12 months as a generalist. Need career advice from fellow PMs whether to pursue program mgmt/strategy/general mgmt/Chief of staff/new initiatives roles or devote 100% of my time to prepare for PM interviews and also try to make up for the last 12 months by doing side projects and maybe even interning under a senior PM Some pointers about me: 1. I have 2 YoE in PM. 2. I have a CS degree from a tier 1/2 college 3. There is no particular reason to quit. Job is chill

Sharing some reflections on this: 1. Product is not a function with a large hierarchy / multiple levels in the ladder. Managerial responsibility comes in very late in the product career and the spans are typically small (relative to other functions like engineering, sales, operations). This also means a steeper funnel to the top and only a handful VP Product roles in the industry. 2. Product is centered around technology and digital consumer trends, both of which are fast changing. This requires constant unlearning and relearning. But more critically, this also means that previous knowledge/experience hits a plateau on marginal value beyond a basic threshold (where you have developed some essential product semse and skills). 3. Product managers are also much higher-paid vs other functional peers, at comparable years of experience. This means that a PM gets to a very high salary (say, 1+ crore) by the age of 40 (15-20y into their career). Tech functions in non-tech companies (like FMCG, banking) cannot offer that kind of pay, meaning salary growth beyond a point is limited to tech-first companies / limiting addressable market for lateral moves. All of these considererd, how should PMs think about the longevity of their careers? Unlike traditional roles, this does not seem like a "retire at 60" job. What would be the realistic age one should plan for, at which career growth and salary growth will stagnate? What are ways in which a 80%ile PM can extend their career (eg: also taking up engineering management or P&L responsibility or growth function etc., to increase scope)? PS: this post is not for the top 5-10% PMs. They will always find roles at VP level etc, this is for the 50-90%ile bucket of PM talent.

Hi, is there a possibility to get into senior consulting roles @ MBB while having 4YOE as a B2C PM(total 5YOE, no MBA)? Also what's the salary like for such positions in MBB?

Hi guys, I have between 5-6 years of experience in engineering role (QA/Test automation). However over these years I have found the role to be unfulfilling due to the growth, impact and visibility. I have been considering going for a full time executive MBA (In India/Abroad) to switch into a PM/Strategy role. Wanted to understand if this is going to be really worth it, considering I will have high chances to start again at an entry level position? Or is this common to do post MBA?

Hi guys. My company is probably going to go under soon. I am from a decent Grad college which is not famous and from a worse MBA college which no one knows. I have 2 yoe as a Data PM. This is my order of priority: 1. A big company which won't fire people for the next 3-4 yrs. 2. AI Product Management. I know stuff but very little experience. No formal education here. 3. Fintech since my current role involves finance and accounting stuff Would love referrals, mentorship and gyaan.

I am a 3rd year student from tier -3 private college, pursuing btech is it possible to get PM roles just after under graduation, have seen people from tier -1/2 pursuing vague branches like coal mineral sort of engineering and still be able to crack roles as a PM at tech companies . Also one should aim for a role like this after undergrad or just it demands more exp? Also any roadmap you would recommend