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Would transitioning from Brand and Strategy Consulting to Product Management be a wise choice?

Would transitioning from Brand and Strategy Consulting to Product Management be a wise choice?- Grapevine

Working in EY as a consultant in business consulting.
Planning on switching soon - so looking for opportunities. 

Is product management worth it? 
Tips on switching to PM role?

How to jump from management consulting to product management role? Is it a good idea?

Consultant

Biggest query:
Does this career move make sense? Or should the aim be towards a Manager position after spending 6+ years in Product Management?

Switch advice: SPM w/ 6+ YOE --> Management Consultant

Management Consultant

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I ak literally unable to decide between product management and management consulting, i am i last year of my college , i want to build a great career ahead.  layoffs and recession is going on, i talked to product managers and they say it's not that much glamourous as folks on LinkedIn present it and even  you are in a startup  , devlopers first build the core then role of PM comes into play . I talked to few management consultants as well they say WLB is not that great but it's okayish most of the times . I am literally confused, i know the grass is always greener on other side but my long terms goals are money and growth in my early to late 20s and upto early 30s  , the priorities might be change after that.

Guys please help me out to choose better as I have still some months left so I can upskill myself accordingly also it would be great if you could present the future scopes ,growth and ROI in both the fields with the boom of AI.
I am open to suggestions :)

Product management vs management consulting

Hi folks, hope you all are having a wonderful day!

I'm in a dilemma and need your expertise!

I'm a senior consultant(mix of business analyst and consultant) at a mid size organization with 3 YOE, 16 LPA from tier 1 college. 

From my understanding I'm entering a stage where i can still pivot to product management, as later on it will be pretty hard!

So my question to you all is that is it worth it to change career or should i climb ladder in consultancy.

I don't really have any passion, my main focus points are money and job security. 

What do you think i should do?, what pays more?, which field has more future opportunities?

Please advice.

Ciao

PM Vs Consultant

Senior Consultant

Old IIT Graduate
4 YoE; T-1 Consulting firm (Non-MBB) + Strategy team at a Unicorn Startup
I am thinking of moving to a product role looking at rising opportunities. Though, I have loved the work I have been doing till now. What do you guys suggest? How should I assess this?

Move to Product from Strategy?

Hello everyone,

I'm seeking suggestions and guidance on transitioning to a Product Management role.
I've been in the services-based industry for the past 1.5 years and I'm eager to make this transition as soon as possible.
Any advice would be highly appreciated.

Transition to Product

Project Coordinator

🚀 Seeking advice! 🤔 Wanting to shift gears from software development to product management, but feeling a bit lost. 😕 How do I make this transition smoothly? 🌟 Any tips from those who've successfully navigated this switch? Share your wisdom!

Developer to Product manager

Software Developer

Management consulting vs product management

Which is better pay wise ?

Although I am aware that management consulting is little bit hectic and demand long working hours but still which can be good during initial years of career and keeping in mind the long term goals and promising outcomes🤔🤔🤔

Management consulting vs product management

Hi, I'm currently working as a Product Analyst at a promising startup, where I've been working on enhancing product delivery processes, keeping a check on deadlines (part of PMO), and driving client adoption for the past 1.5 years. 

Here my primary responsibilities involve conducting data analysis of projects and tickets, identifying trends and patterns, and providing insights to inform product decisions. However, I'm not directly involved in the core decision-making processes that shape product strategy.

This is my first job and I feel there will be nothing specific that I will own in project management and/or process excellence, there is nothing much to grow in this field, and pretty much anybody can replace this task, *please correct me if I'm wrong. 

I'm particularly fascinated by the prospect of building solutions that will directly impact our clients hence the real world, developing innovative product strategies, and bringing impact to the business. 

I have some questions and seeking guidance. Insights, personal experiences, or any guidance will help me a lot. Thanks in advance.

- Should I consider pursuing a product management role?
- Or should I step toward product strategy? 
- If I need to get into product strategy, how can I do that? is an MBA a must for this kind of role?
- Or are there other avenues that might be more suitable for my current skillset and experience?

Looking for answers and guidance on my career.

Product analyst

Hi, I have close to 2 years experience in consulting mostly in implementation and support. 

I am looking forward to making a career in product management and would like to know how can someone with no product experience make this transition and land a job? 

Also what would be the best way to make this transition?

Switch to Product

Analyst

I currently hold a SDE position with 2 years of experience, and I've come to the realization that coding isn't my ideal career path. Consequently, I'm contemplating pursuing an MBA primarily to transition into an executive role and have better growth opportunities post-MBA. My current salary is 18 lakhs per annum, while I've observed that the average packages at ISB hover around 35 lakhs per annum. And the fees is around 40-45 lacs.

Does it seem reasonable to pursue an MBA? I understand that it might take 3-4 years to break even in terms of costs, but in relation to gaining experience and expanding my professional network, is this a step I should genuinely consider?

Is doing executive MBA from ISB worth it?

Software Engineer

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I am currently working as a management consultant with a top firm (MBB, Kearney, Strat&, OW equivalent). I'm considering switch to PMM roles. On paper, both PMM and management consulting have some overlap in required skillsets (strong communication, problem solving, stakeholder and project management) but it is still not a popular MBB exit for consultants. Want to understand what's the industry expectation wrt PMM roles and if management consulting experiencd will be valued.

Any further insights from PMM or product/ growth folks will be highly appreciated. TIA.

Switch from consulting to product marketing

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I have **5 years of experience** (4 years as a designer and over 1 year as a SAP consultant PwC), along with a **2-year MBA from New IIM**. Despite this, I'm struggling to transition into a **product management role** and am finding it difficult to even get shortlisted for interviews. I’m seeking advice on how to break into a **product role**—not at an entry level, but one that aligns with my experience and offers a **competitive designation and compensation**. What steps can I take?

How to Transition from SAp functional consultant to Product Management Role??

SAP Consultant

I am an MBA in Marketing and currently working as a Market Researcher. I want to switch to Product Management. 
Suggest a good online course which is not too heavy on my pockets or if I should I consider something else? I’m looking to pivot from MR as the pay I’m getting is peanuts here, extra long working hours without any compensation and too slow of growth, monetarily. Help a brother out. TIA.

Switching to Product Management

Quantitative Research

I want to start my journey of transitioning my career into product management. Can you guys suggest which are best resource and institutes available which will help in this transition and also provide job assistance?

Transition to Product Management

Digital Marketing Manager

I've been working as a Senior Analyst at a startup for 4+ years, and I've always wanted to become a Product Manager to make a big difference. So, I've started getting ready for it.

- I've noticed a concerning trend among PMs, both through personal observation and online discussions, where they tend to overlook data integrity, opting instead to manipulate it to portray success.


- I firmly believe that Product Managers play a pivotal role in taking calculated risks, fostering innovation, and ultimately ensuring the success of their products.


- Despite being well-compensated in my current position, my drive to optimize the top of the funnel compels me to pursue a career shift into Product Management.


- I firmly believe that power within a company comes with a corresponding responsibility.


- It's evident that many PMs are fighting with dissatisfaction, often experiencing high levels of stress and unhappiness. I'm keen to understand the root causes of this discontent and how professionals in this field are managing such challenges.


- Despite being inherently talented individuals, why does Product Management seem to come with such a significant stress burden?

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