I literally thought for a minute someone was asking how to become a Prime Minister, then I saw it's prod manager

Why do you want to switch from swe to pm?

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How to switch from SWE to PM? Do you need to study any course ?

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How to become a PM?

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How to become a PM?- Grapevine

I hope this post finds y'all well.

so I'm currently working as a SDET 2 in a product base startup and my total experience is 4 years and 10 months.
now I'm seeking a PM certification course from a reputed institute of India.

1) I want genuine opinions ( preferably from other PMs) as to whether it is the right move to switch from engineering to PM.
will it be worth the hassle ? 

2) also my current job is remote so are there decent remote PM opportunities or the role demands you to be in the office more 
( this Is an important factor) 

3) while making the switch would I have to compromise on the package since it's a role switch ? 
how much hike can I expect 
like I'm making X right now 20/30% on that ? 

would really appreciate genuine opinions.

SDET trying to become PM

Software Test - QA

Hey grapeviners, I am a software engineer and earning pretty good, but I have always dreamt of becoming a product manager. I don't hold any MBA. So How do I transition from a software engineer to a product manager.

Software Engineer to a Product Manager

Hi all, I have completed my graduation this year in April and landed in banking sector due to College one placement policy. I want to switch from Banking to PM role, any suggestions from you all would be appreciated. Can suggest a road map.
Thanks in Advance.

Swtching Career from Banking to PM

Relationship Manager

Welcome to Business Roles's Private Community

I am currently a Product Marketing Executive focusing heavily on content aspects. But I wish to go full stack PM and scale my PMM career. 
What’s the best course of action?

How can I scale my career from content to product marketing?

Growth Manager

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

Product Manager

Share your experience. Is it as simple as slogging the PM prep books, taking mocks, etc? With the influx if so many candidates from cohort based courses, how easy or hard is it?

How hard is it to get a PM job?

How one can transition from SDE to PM and not in the same company?

SDE to PM

I am a project manager, looking to shift into Product management!
How is the upraised course on product management? And how are the placement opportunities?

Upraised Product Management course review!

Project Manager

Just wanted to know people's experiences who have made this switch or even just general things i or anyone should know. 
Apart from the obvious change in work, Is the salary structure the same? Etc.

And just for context in my specific case I'm almost closing in on 4 years of experience in software development.

Switching from software developer to PM

Hi there! I understand this is not exactly about being a PM , a little background - I've done some Comms/ branding work in some big name companies & startups, I have the inclination to learn and understand how PM works and wanted to understand if there's any course/ bootcamp/ project I can take up to apply for Product Marketing Manager roles? I have 4yoe in various roles. Thanks!

How can I upskill myself better to become a PMM

Welcome to Software Engineers's Private Community

Has anyone transitioned from being a PM to software development? 
I'm a PM with less than 2 years of exp and don't feel that I'm suited for this role. I haven't worked as a developer before but feel that with preparation I should be able to become ready. Only doubt is that will I get a SWE role as I'll be competing against freshers.

Product to SWE?!

I am working as a campaign manager with Adobe India. I will be completing 6 years in experience into Digital Marketing field. My work is mostly around Advertising technologies. 

I want to transition in PM role. Can you guide me where should I start and what should be my road map?

I want tranistion into PM. Currently working with Adobe.

Digital Marketing Manager

Leads for PM intern or APM would be appreciated ( I am based out of Bangalore and my work experience is approx 2 years as a developer, now i am looking for transition ) .

PM / APM job leads

Hello Folks,

I'm currently working at Google, and I'm considering quitting for an MBA (expecting admits to IIM-A/B/C) to break into Product Management.

Honestly, I'm interested in it for industry exposure, the chance to climb the ladder quickly, and, let's be real, the fat paychecks.

I am currently not really earning at the level I should be, even at Google. Could someone with experience share some genuine insights?

Prod Man(after MBA) vs Google

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I am interested in taking PM as a career profile. I have 10 YOE in program and category and not sure how to get started.Any rec courses ?

Program Manager

Hello everyone,

I'm a non-engineer who's been working as a PM/APM for roughly 1.5 years.
 I wanted to know what kind of course (short or long) could help to progress in a product management career (especially if I'm targeting to work in the sports/gaming/fitness/entertainment industry in and around Mumbai or anywhere remotely)

Would really appreciate inputs from experienced PMs

Pathway to Progress in PM Career

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.

Longevity of a product career

Will commend you on a very well written and well articulated post. 
  
 Options for the future will be apparent at ~40.  Most peak roles will be achieved between 45-50. 
  
 Possible exits: 
  
 1. Running Category roles at companies which have a broad canvas, multiple product categories. 
 2. Deputing for and eventually running a P&L or a LoB. 
 3. Sales or more critically Customer Success.  Don't shy away from revenue responsibilities. 
  
 Engineering is a sharp left turn imo.  It's not an overlapping skillset at best and don't see how that is part of a PMs likely roadmap.

Sales Manager

Investor

I'm a 4th year Btech CSE student, I want to be a project manager. 
I want to know, can freshers become product/project managers (being from a tech background without an MBA)
 and being a product/ project manager in the tech field do we need to master DSA. 
If freshers can get a job as a product /project manager then what is the right path.

4th year student 🙋: plz assist

I am getting into my second yr of MBA I did an internship in the area of market research and have skilled in power Bi, Excel, google analytics...have a good research mind and analytical thinking ability But I don't know coding i can't say my coding skill is bad becuz I don't know or don't have that skill. How can I become prodman don't have any other work experience i am a fresher

What should I need to do to become a PM

I am a Software Engineer(3-YOE) and want to transition to Product Management role.

Does the ISB PM certifications help us in any form for that or regular MBA is required to get the role.

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