The PM market is competitive. To prepare for bigger organizations, focus on gaining relevant certifications, enhancing technical skills, and networking. Leverage your startup experience effectively. Timing your switch post-appraisal might help.

What are the relevant certifications. I get to learn a lot because of being a founding product manager but it is a lot of on the feet learning. How to validate those in standard interview processes ?

Product Manager

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How is the PM market right now ? How to prepare for bigger organisation ? I have 1 yoe as APM in an early stage startup-looking to switch.

How is the PM market right now ? How to prepare for bigger organisation ? I have 1 yoe as APM in an early stage startup-looking to switch.- Grapevine

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Hey folks

So im looking out for a switch. I have overall 2.5yrs of experience with 1.3 yrs in product.

Im looking for APM roles preferably in Delhi/Gurgaon location, but open to pune, bangalore as well.

Im facing a lot of micromanagement at my current firm from the founder(since he heads product & tech) & i dont have ownership in my role. Even the director of PM shares the same frustration.

I feel like after a year of working here i wont have much to show in my cv in core product work. 

Just to give an example: i started an initiative to call customers for general feedback(satisfaction, whether they actually want what we are doing) & i was told to shut it down & work on things which doesnt have any customer validation.

If there are any opportunities available, kindly reach out. Any help would be appreciated.

TIA🙂

Anyone hiring APMs?

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Worked for ~8 months as a Product analyst at my first firm. Interviewed and recieved a Product Analyst offer from my dream company in my industry of choice and an APM offer from a startup. 
Took up the APM role planning of switching to the dream company as a PM at a later point of time.

2 months into the job, recieved a text from the SVP that they'd be happy to offer an APM role at the dream company. Coincidentally, current firm has paused all appraisals and there's a small chance of layoffs as well. Do I make the switch?

Pros of switching: Higher Pay, Higher quality of work & Product, No risk of layoff (Since dream company is bootstrapped+ highly profitable), much better exit opportunities

Come of Switching: 2 switches within a year so would have to stay for atleast 2 years irrespective of the work environment, higher work load, no wfh (currently working in a good hybrid system)

If I decide to stay here longer and the SVP leaves the dream company, I'd be stranded as well. Please suggest.

Need advice regarding early-career switches

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Anyone hiring APMs

I have 2.5 years of experience working as AI Engineer across 3 product based startups. Have worked on 3 distinct products/features. Interested in role of a PM,  and considering to switch. Is it a good time to switch? Will be joining a cohort, reading a few books, case studies, network to learn about PM and interview prep. My current CTC is 14.5LPA,  will I have to take a pay cut if I start as PM? How difficult will the transition be?

Transitioning to PM

Machine Learning Engineer

Hello folks,

I have total 2.5 yrs experience & 1.4 yrs of experience in product where I have-
1. worked on very early-stage startups(e-commerce, fulfillment)
2. collaborated with multiple teams
3. managed product life cycle
4. helped in creating good user experiences

With the current competition in the job market, im having a difficult time finding one. 

Im not at all happy at my current job. There is no sense of respect & recognition whatsoever. I feel like im stuck between multiple excel sheets. There is no core product work happening.

If my profile seems suitable for an APM opportunity, kindly reach out.

Current location- gurgaon
Notice- 15 days

Thank you.

Had started my career as a android developer for 2 years. Was fairly good at it. Went for a MBA from IIM K and joined a fintech startup as a PM. Around 5yoe PM now

Keep regretting on and off how life could have been as a developer. 
1. Crazy salary- esp after covid. Almost every org ways way more to a dev than a PM
2. Lot of options in job market - Unlike PM where demand is far less than supply
3. Specialised role - unlike PM where there is literally no entry barrier
4. Hard skill - unlike PM where everyone keeps questioning the need of the role
5. Chiller life - unlike PM where failures are yours but success is team’s

Does anyone else feel the same?

Sde to PM. Regrets

Hey everyone, excited to be doing this AMA!

A brief about me, I work currently as a Director of Product at an Indian unicorn startup 

About my career: 
- Did my undergrad from IIT and then masters from an Ivy league school
- Have been in product for almost 10 years now - across 2 Indian unicorn startups and a publicly listed company

Would love to take questions on what it means to be a PM, growing within the role, building your career, and other things :) 

Will be back here at 4 pm and start replying
Shoot away!

AMA 🎙️: Hey all, I am pmsprint, Director of Product Management at a Unicorn in India!

Hi guys,

I am a senior frontend dev (lead) with 8 years of experience. Just have a BCA degree from 3 tier college.

After years of staring at screen constantly for good 10+hrs, i want to make a move to Non Tech role like PM or Engg Manager Role.
Help with what all options do I have to make a switch- 
1- MBA from Normal xyz college will give a low yield
2- MBA from Ivy league will take time to crack and complete.
3- PMP course just for the sake of it
4- Pmp course from ISB or Keylogg to actually learn it
Currently 33 age, ctc 36lpa fixed.
Also, will I be able to get similiar ctc ?

Switch From Tech Lead Frontend dev to Pm Role

Technical Lead

I've been working as an APM at a startup for about 6 months. I kinda fell into the role. Was a developer previously for about a year. So in total about 2 years of industry experience. As an APM, I've not gotten a lot of opportunities to work on hands on PM stuff. My line manager isn't a great mentor and despite having conversations with him to give me more product related tasks, my situation has not improved. 

What should I do? Will I be able to land another APM or a PM job elsewhere?

Need advice for APM.

Assistant Manager

Hi,

I'm a Marketing Analyst at a tech startup currently. I have a previous experience of working as a Demand Analyst (gauging demand of products through data analysis and market research), 4 years of experience in starting my own business (non-tech) which didn't work, and over a year of experience in my current job (learnt PM skills like wireframing, and user research). Current organization has no Product team.

I've been trying to get an APM role for a while now but to no success as most want Product experience or an Engineering degree. Would it be advisable to keep at it for an APM role or get a business analyst job and look to become a PM later? Do companies hire for PMs without a solid Product background and an engineering degree?

Break into APM or PM

Associate Product Manager

I am currently working in ed-tech sales 2 yrs exp
Planning to enter into PM space.
B.tech 2020 batch
Any specific courses?

How can I get into PM from sales?

Business Associate

Where can I find startups that are hiring for APM/PM roles with 1.5 years experience in SDE? Or is there someone who can refer?

APM/PM roles

Any early/growth stage startup hiring for APM/PMs (exp <2).
Would really appreciate the help.
TIA.

Hiring for APMs/PMs

How can I enter product manager domain from sales. B.tech + 2 year exp in B2C sales
Drop any companies who are hiring for this rolw

Sales to APM or PM

In general, I wanted to understand the organisations that believe in grooming talent.
Please drop in the companies from your experience or that you know of.

PS: I understand PM job comes with high ownership and responsibilities

What are the companies that best to join as an APM

Business Analyst

Hey! Looking to transition into Product management role. I have worked in early stage startups and have been involved in side projects. Is anyone hiring or can refer me?

Transition into APM

Growth And Strategy

Hi,

8 YOE, Security engineer trying to switch to PM role. Studied everything related to PM. Joined cohort based course who promised interviews but nothing came. Currently writing cold emails.

I am expert at cyber security who can understand code, write scripts, do front end dev, can design

What should I do to land a PM role?

Trying to find PM role for past 6 months without success. What should I do?

Security Engineer

I want to interview for PMM role at startup and currently working as PM. What all should i need to learn?

Diff between PM and PMM roles?

1/5 Is joining as a PM at an early stage startup worth it? Absolutely! You'll wear many hats, learn fast, and have a huge impact.

2/5 PM at big companies vs small companies? Big companies offer resources, established processes, and greater visibility.

3/5 However, at a small company, you'll have more autonomy, flexibility, and a chance to shape the product from scratch.

4/5 In a big company, you may focus on optimizing existing products, while at a startup, you'll be on the front lines of innovation.

5/5 So, whether you thrive in structure or crave the thrill of the unknown, the choice between big or small company PM roles is yours!


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Many times lead engineers directly come to me for ticket requirements, all though i can deal with them, from time to time i feel like an imposter.

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