Where To Find Product Managers

• Product managers can come from various sources within the company including:
  • Engineering
  • Technical support
  • Professional services
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Quality assurance
  • Manufacturing

• Product managers can come from the best schools.
  • Many companies hire candidates with a master's in business administration with a relevant or technical undergraduate degree.
    • Bachelor's degree in chemistry for a pharmaceautical company.
    • Bachelor's degree in metallurgy for a metals company.
    • Bachelor's degree in creative writing for a publishing company.
    • Bachelor's degree in interior design for a furniture company.
  • Many companies hire candidates with engineering degrees.
    • Engineering is really applied technology.

• Product managers can come from the user community.
  • Customers know the product best.

• Product managers can come from user experience professionals.
  • They understanding customer needs.
  • They know the markets for which they are designing.

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© 2008 John Michael Pierobon

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