SqueakyKoala
SqueakyKoala

Prep for Sr. PM for lead PM role

I moved into PM from Sales. Have a total of 15yrs exp with 3 yrs in PM. With my technical background, I have a good understanding of tech stuff like Solution design.and BA, Give my total exp I am targeting Sr. PM or Lead PM role. Any suggestions for prep for Sr. PM or Lead PM interview?

24mo ago
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ZestyDonut
ZestyDonut

Hello. How did you make the transition? Can you share some tips

SqueakyKoala
SqueakyKoala

To be honest I was at the right place at the right time. But I convinced the interviewers (8 of them) citing my exp in dev, solutioning, BA, pre-sales and sales that i have necessary mindset and capability to be a PM

TwirlySushi
TwirlySushi

Read product manager interview by Lewis Lin.

Subscribe to Exponent on yt. And get a memebership if possible.

Do lots of mock interviews with your peers.

And get someone who reports to you. Product analyst or apm. It matters a lot for spm role

SqueakyKoala
SqueakyKoala

Thank you

BubblyDonut
BubblyDonut

Total experience doesn’t matter when relevant experience is less, compared to the necessary YOE for both Senior/Lead PM. Maybe try next year.

SqueakyKoala
SqueakyKoala

Yeah... I understand that... Thank you

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