Breaking into product management: The ultimate beginner’s guide
Are you thinking about changing your career to product management?
You’re not alone! Product managers are in high demand, helping companies innovate and succeed.
Watch this career talk with Sam DeLuccia, Senior Product Manager at H1, a trusted Product Management Coach, and one of the expert tutors at CareerFoundry.
Here’s what you can expect during the event:
● What is Product Management? Get a straightforward introduction to what a product manager does. We’ll break down the essential roles and responsibilities that make this career path so fulfilling.
● A Day in the Life of a PM: See what a typical day looks like for product managers. From collaborating with teams to making important decisions, you’ll get a real taste for the challenges and excitement of the job.
● Understanding the Product Lifecycle: Learn how products are developed from the initial idea all the way through to launch and beyond. Sam will outline each stage of the product journey with easy-to-understand examples.
● Key Skills and Tools: Discover the important soft skills and tools you’ll need to thrive as a product manager. Sam will cover everything you’ll use on the job daily.
● How to Build Your PM Skills: Sam will provide actionable steps to develop your product management skills. Get insights on resources and experiences that will help speed up your journey.
● Tips for Your Job Search: Find out how to successfully break into product management. Sam will share strategies on how to stand out during interviews and make an impact with your applications.
Featured presenters
Sam DeLuccia
Senior Product Manager at H1 Connect
Sam DeLuccia is a Senior Product Manager for H1 Connect, a platform helping healthcare professionals find opportunities to volunteer globally for humanitarian opportunities. Sam has been in product for nearly 5 years, in B2B SaaS, B2C consumer-facing applications, and technical and data products. Prior to H1, Sam was employee #1 for a mental health startup in Philadelphia called NeuroFlow, wearing several hats (customer success, marketing, sales, customer support) as the company grew from 5 employees to over 100. Sam has a Masters in Engineering from Penn and currently resides in New York City.
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