Product Managers

Product managers are in highly visible positions in companies. Their successful management of products helps them advance to senior-level management positions in which they handle more complex projects and have more responsibilities. With years of experience, they may become department heads, vice presidents, and top executives. They expand their knowledge and skills by getting certification and going back to school for an advanced degree in business administration, management, marketing, or other fields. Product managers also advance in their careers by increasing their participation in professional associations, such as by becoming board members, teaching workshops, and speaking at industry-related conferences. They also advance by leaving full-time positions to start their own product management consultancies.