how does one get into product management ?

Is an MBA necessary for this? What if one tries to get some experience internally? Is there a difference in what Product Managers do in tech companies vs. Consulting companies like McKinsey etc?

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, 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?

What are the possible pathways to take for a BA transitioning into Product Manager role? Any courses/guidelines will be helpful.

I have a close friend of mine looking to switch from finance industry to product management. Is there anyone you know who has done similar thing? in your opinion what are the steps someone should take in this direction?

I am a final year mechanical engineering student who wants to get into product management, i have two internships and one certification but that's a different story as most of the people having better interships and skills are struggling to land an offer , i would be graduating in June 2024 and before that I want to land at decent product role at entry level , i have 6 months left what should I do , how can I stand out being a tier 3 college student with mechanical engineering background, i am learning and following product management since past 1.5 years

Hey. I have close to 6 years of Experience in Sales and Customer centric roles but recently I have developed an interest in Product Development. For reference, I have an Engineering degree in Computer Science and MBA as well. A few questions for clarity: 1. Is it possible to make this transition into a Product role at this stage of my career? 2. If I want to teach myself the skills of a product manager, how should I start and what resources should i refer to, to begin with that can start the learning process?

Please share steps for the same

How much salary can I expect? Currently I'm 7 years into development