Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Product Managers
For undergraduate students interested in product management, Jon, a Senior Product Manager at a Fortune 100 Entertainment Company, suggests entry-level roles such as "associate product manager or a product coordinator," which offer valuable experience assisting program managers and serve as a "great foot in the door."
Product Management, Entry-Level Jobs, Associate Product Manager, Project Management, Career Paths
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Jon Moze
Sr Product Manager
Fortune 100 Entertainment Company
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Ucla Anderson, MBA
Business Management & Admin
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level roles in product management exist, such as Associate Product Manager or Product Coordinator.
2. These entry-level positions often involve assisting senior product managers with project management tasks.
3. Such roles can serve as a valuable stepping stone into a product management career.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
An entry-level role within product management might be an Associate Product Manager or a Product Coordinator. Essentially, at Procore, you would be assisting program managers on the product team.
This role focuses more on the project management side, ensuring that projects are running smoothly. I think it's a great way to get your foot in the door if you want to get into product management.
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