What does a "Product Manager" do? (sales, design)

[mrzod]

If anyone who works in tech or works with a PM could shed light, I'd much appreciate it. Thanks.

[BayAreaHillbilly]

Depends on the company. The ones who have worked for me were essentially first level Marketing Managers, for all intents and purposes. Borderline tactical marketing, working very closely with sales teams, product development groups, strategic product marketing groups and order fulfillment groups to conceptually define products, launch products effectively into the market and triage customer business escalations.

[mysticaltyger]

Originally Posted by mrzod

If anyone who works in tech or works with a PM could shed light, I'd much appreciate it. Thanks.

Yeah, I've often wondered that myself. The description by Bayareahillbilly is still a little over my head.

[frogbeans]

Originally Posted by BayAreaHillbilly

Depends on the company. The ones who have worked for me were essentially first level Marketing Managers, for all intents and purposes. Borderline tactical marketing, working very closely with sales teams, product development groups, strategic product marketing groups and order fulfillment groups to conceptually define products, launch products effectively into the market and triage customer business escalations.

that's a good description

at my workplace, this fits the bill. conceptual design, making sure that deadlines/timelines are being met, working with marketing/sales, etc.