Ep 1- Product Manager - The real role explained

If you’re a fresher interested in Product Management, exploring career options, or a career changer curious about PM, this episode is for you! 🚀 Get an inside look at what the Product Manager role is really about, so you can evaluate if it’s the right fit for you. We also share a step-by-step Action Plan to break into Product Management, along with resources and tips to kickstart your PM journey with confidence. 💡 Our goal: To give you clarity, confidence, and direction in choosing Product Management as a career. Host:   / shanmugavadivu-t-sowmya   Guest:   / sivaprasadb   Editor:   / v-balaji   Guest Gift Sponsor:   / anbalippu-in   Watch the video and DM us on our BeyondJD LinkedIn page to grab your copy of PM Learning guide. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 01:33 Overview of Guest’s Career Journey 03:08 One Key Strength/Personal Quality for Career Growth 05:23 Guest’s Career Transition Story 09:10 Role of Product Manager Explained with Analogy 11:13 Is MBA Mandatory to Become a Product Manager? 13:51 Day-to-Day Activities of Product Managers & Most Used Tools 24:40 How to Handle Accountability Stress as a Product Manager 31:41 How PM Role Will Evolve with AI Rise 37:16 Generalist vs Specialist PM 39:59 Must-Have, Nice-to-Have, and Not Necessary Skills for PM 53:44 3-Month Action Plan & Conclusion ✨ Subscribe to BeyondJD for more real stories behind roles, growth, and hiring! #productmanagement #careerchange #beyondJD #careerguidance #careerjourney #breakingintopm #productcareer #productmanager