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How does your scope as a leader differ from that of your team? Specifically, what role do you play for them in the effort to drive monetization and how do you ensure they are empowered and you are consulted and informed sufficiently for you to be accountable?

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  1. Derek Ferguson
    Derek Ferguson

    GitLab Group Product Manager • 6mo

    As a leader, my scope stretches further up and further out than the scope of the PMs on my team. They own the customer problems and product outcomes within their domains. I own the strategy that connects their domains to each other and to the business model that funds the whole thing. When it comes to monetization, PMs are responsible for understanding user value: where the pain is, what people would pay for, what drives engagement, and what experiences provide value. My job is aligning those si ...Read More

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  2. Subu Baskaran
    Subu Baskaran

    Splunk Director of Product Management • 7mo

    My role isn’t to dictate features but to provide the strategic context, air cover, and cross-functional alignment the team needs to make confident decisions that drive the business. I set the guardrails for monetization and work with PMs to pressure-test decisions so they: Don’t slow early adoption Remain consistent with company pricing and packaging guardrails Deliver meaningful business impact without compromising long-term customer value I stay accountable through structured operating rhythm. ...Read More

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