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Tom Alterman

Tom Alterman

Director of Product Management, Asana

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Tom Alterman
Tom Alterman
Director of Product Management
If I don't want to be a CPO or GM, what future executive role should I be shooting for as a PM?
We often say that growth at Asana is more like a climbing wall than a ladder—you can choose different paths, get stronger with each foothold, and truly enjoy your journey along the way. That is doubly true for product roles. You get exposure to so many parts of the business that you may realize y...more
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Tom Alterman
Tom Alterman
Director of Product Management
What are differences between PM and Sr. PM? What are clear indicators that someone is ready to take on Sr. PM role and responsibilities that come with it? And, when in the Sr. PM role, what are key stages that distinguish different levels of Sr. PMs?
At Asana, we don't use leveled job titles to indicate seniority (e.g. Product Manager III or Senior Director of Marketing), but that doesn't mean that we don't have management structures in place. Instead, we use Success Guides for every team that help employees understand what success looks like...more
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Tom Alterman
Tom Alterman
Director of Product Management
What is your favorite product management interview question and the best answer you've heard?
The question I love asking every candidate is "tell me the story of the most impactful thing you’ve ever worked on." I like this question for several reasons: * It works for every level of experience. For experienced PMs, I’m expecting to hear about a very important product they worked on. F...more
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Director of Product Management at Asana
Product Management AMA Contributor
Product Management Career Path
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