What's the career path for a 5yr experienced Product Manager to become a leader? What are the steps to prepare oneself for the next step, i.e., becoming a Sr./Director/VP of Product or CEO?
I have worked as Product Manager for the last 5 years collaborating closely with Eng, Design, and Business in both startup and corporate environments.
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File a request to get a PM intern (if there’s such a program at your company) for direct people management experience Sign up through your company’s mentorship program (...
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HubSpot Director of Product Strategy | Marketing Hub, Content Hub • 7mo
This is a great moment in your career, 5 years in, you’ve built a solid PM toolkit, and now it’s about scale: scaling your impact, your scope, and eventually, your leader...
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Carta VP Product, Upmarket & Private Equity • 2y
There is no one path:) These are the things I can recommend:Constantly solve new problems and learn new things - if you are comfortable in a role then its time to change....
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Care Solace Chief Product Officer | Formerly Headspace, Ginger, LinkedIn • 2y
As you continue growing, both the number of years and the kind of work, impact matters. Here could be some important steps to consider:Observe the work being done by seni...
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