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How different is it to be a Product Manager than it is to be a Senior Product Manager?
Is it just a matter of time before getting promoted?
Here's what I've learned π
Is it just a matter of time before getting promoted?
Here's what I've learned π
There has to be a change in how you approach problems to get promoted in the Product World, and understanding what makes each role different is key to making it happen.
Here's the difference between each role in Product (before becoming a manager).
Here's the difference between each role in Product (before becoming a manager).
1/ Associate Product Manager π
APMs assist with research, UX design & data analysis. Often recent grads or those transitioning to PM from other fields.
Key responsibilities:
- Analyzing data
- Building cross-functional relationships
- Executing projects
APMs assist with research, UX design & data analysis. Often recent grads or those transitioning to PM from other fields.
Key responsibilities:
- Analyzing data
- Building cross-functional relationships
- Executing projects
2/ Associate Product Manager (cont) π
APMs focus on learning from their peers and gaining experience in the field. They're the eager newcomers ready to absorb knowledge and grow.
Next is Product Managers (PMs)
APMs focus on learning from their peers and gaining experience in the field. They're the eager newcomers ready to absorb knowledge and grow.
Next is Product Managers (PMs)
3/ Product Manager π
PMs take on a pivotal role, shaping & delivering products. They oversee products from ideation to launch, collaborating with teams, defining user stories & making data-driven decisions.
Here's what PMs (in this hierarchy) are responsible for...
PMs take on a pivotal role, shaping & delivering products. They oversee products from ideation to launch, collaborating with teams, defining user stories & making data-driven decisions.
Here's what PMs (in this hierarchy) are responsible for...
4/ Product Manager (cont) π
PMs handle:
- Stakeholder alignment
- Prioritizing features & product backlog
- Owning end-to-end execution & launch
- Facilitating communication for product development
- Iterating their product based on feedback & insights
Next is Sr. PM
PMs handle:
- Stakeholder alignment
- Prioritizing features & product backlog
- Owning end-to-end execution & launch
- Facilitating communication for product development
- Iterating their product based on feedback & insights
Next is Sr. PM
5/ Senior Product Manager π
SPMs manage complex products, creating strategies & visions. They lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with stakeholders & mentor junior members.
This is what they are responsible for...
SPMs manage complex products, creating strategies & visions. They lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with stakeholders & mentor junior members.
This is what they are responsible for...
6/ Senior Product Manager (cont) π
SPMs are responsible for:
- Guiding & mentoring APMs and PMs
- Developing long-term product road
- Acting as a liaison between product teams & executive leadership
- Creating product strategies for long-term success
Next, Principal PMs...
SPMs are responsible for:
- Guiding & mentoring APMs and PMs
- Developing long-term product road
- Acting as a liaison between product teams & executive leadership
- Creating product strategies for long-term success
Next, Principal PMs...
7/ Principal Product Manager π
PPMs own a Problem Space. They drive the strategic direction of a product line or multiple product lines, ensuring alignment with business goals. They excel at leading high-performing teams & fostering innovation.
Here's what they do...
PPMs own a Problem Space. They drive the strategic direction of a product line or multiple product lines, ensuring alignment with business goals. They excel at leading high-performing teams & fostering innovation.
Here's what they do...
8/ Principal Product Manager (cont) π
PPMs handle:
- Creating product vision, strategy, & long-term objectives
- Identifying growth opportunities & driving initiatives
- Overseeing product portfolio, optimizing for performance & profitability
Wrapping it up...
PPMs handle:
- Creating product vision, strategy, & long-term objectives
- Identifying growth opportunities & driving initiatives
- Overseeing product portfolio, optimizing for performance & profitability
Wrapping it up...
To level up in the world of #ProductManagement, understanding the unique aspects of each role is crucial.
It's not just about time; it's about adapting your approach & taking on more responsibility as you grow.
It's not just about time; it's about adapting your approach & taking on more responsibility as you grow.
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