DizzyQuokka

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

16mo ago

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SparklyTaco

Uber16mo

My two cents:

In companies like Flipkart/Swiggy/MakeMyTrip etc, after Director/VP level in product management, since there's no logical next level, I've seen people transition to business roles.
In companies like Google/Salesforce (companies selling software), product roles carry big weight and people usually stick to the PM ladder.

Management consulting is a very different career trajectory and usually people comeback and join leadership positions in their practice domain.

DizzyQuokka

Accenture16mo

So, you're saying that there's a possibility of a comeback from Consulting to PM later in my career as well?

SparklyTaco

Uber16mo

Yes. Consulting -> PM is a common occurrence.

FluffyCupcake

Amazon16mo

I am bit curious, why you wanna do that? I mean, any other reason than personal interest.

DizzyQuokka

Accenture16mo

Hello! TBH it's more about focusing on strategizing than execution plus working on a myriad of different projects <> clients. On a superficial level, working in a big stable org. and trying out something new. Honestly, no idea how flawed my thinking is at the moment 🙈

DizzyQuokka

Accenture16mo

Plus since I can come back to PM after a stint at consulting, it'd be a good change. Welcome change or not, that remains to be seen

SillyCoconut

Stealth16mo

People usually do consulting-> product but if you want to go it's also a good career option but only gor for mbb or some tier 2 consulting companies

DizzyQuokka

Accenture16mo

Sure, absolutely! And does the Management Consultant designation make sense? Or should it be Manager?

SillyCoconut

Stealth16mo

Management in the sense is same pm ladder path right ? look you are a spm today but if you start at a consulting firm today you will have to start as a consultant, I don't think any good consulting firms will directly make you principal although I am not sure about that