What are some ways product managers can grow their careers outside of product management?
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Associate VP of Procurement Apps and Integration in Services (non-Government)2 years ago
Product managers can find opportunities in many fields outside product management. Some of them are listed here
1. Digital transformation expert/leader in service or bpm or retail/manufacturing companies
2. Solution consultants in services, products and technology companies
3. Knowledge champions or process experts for domain specific expertise
4. Move to Growth and marketing space
5. With good pricing and finance background one can move to account management too
6. Customer delivery management roles
7. Move to technical delivery/solution leadership within product company for integration and automation experts
8. R&D/Innovation Center lead roles
Given the cross-functional nature of the product manager role, there are multiple opportunities for the PMs to expand their horizon by paying attention on a day to day basis on how to influence company strategy, understanding financial planning and analysis, marketing and positioning of the products, industry trend analysis etc.