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Should You Be a Product Manager or a Software Engineer?

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering As a new grad, I was lucky enough to choose between product management and software engineering amongst other options. The first is the strategy component. Your job has two parts. What will I learn?

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Should You Be a Product Manager or a Software Engineer?

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering As a new grad, I was lucky enough to choose between product management and software engineering. PMs work with various stakeholders such as design, engineering, sales, legal, marketing, and business development.

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Technical Product Manager: Exploring Their Role and Responsibilities

Userpilot

Tech PMs work actively with product teams on the product vision and strategy. Their technical expertise allows them to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies. To become a TPR you don’t need a degree in software engineering, but it will definitely help. Product vision. Product roadmap.

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Two Powerhouses, One Vision: How Northpass and Gainsight Will Shape the Future of Digital Customer Education

Gainsight

Our team’s vision, focus, talents, and hard work were central to achieving this milestone. We’ve built a fantastic culture on our core values, won NJ’s Best Place to Work four years running, and became a sought-out destination for aspiring software engineers in Poland.

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Algolia’s Sarah Dayan on what sets a staff plus engineer apart

Intercom, Inc.

Despite not having a formal education in engineering, Sarah landed a job as a developer in the French consultant Grand Manitou. Then, four years ago, in 2018, she got a job at Algolia as a software engineer. She diligently rose through the ranks, finally growing into the individual contributor role of a staff engineer.

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Would-Be Product Manager’s Instruction Manual

Product Management Unpacked

Build the strategic vision for your product. No, you don’t have to be a software engineer. But when a software engineer tells you something, it helps if you can do more than nod your head and pretend to understand. . • Communicate improvements. Provide direction to product development team and oversee progress.

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Product Strategies for Non-Strategists

The Product Guy

In a recent live stream from one of our mentors of The Product Mentor , Dustin Levy, lead a conversation around “Product Strategies for Non-Strategists”. He is passionate about Lean and Agile Product management, innovative business models and business and product strategies. Krishna Madhuvarsu Director of Product Strategy, Oracle Inc.