Most Important Skills for a Technical Product Manager at Top Rank University
Najmieh emphasizes the importance of both technical knowledge and product management skills for success as a Technical Product Manager, highlighting the need to "be proficient in the exact product" while also possessing strong soft skills to effectively manage and lead teams through friendly relationships and good team dynamics. Essentially, leadership capabilities and domain expertise are the keys to being a successful product manager.
Technical Knowledge, Product Management Skills, Soft Skills, Teamwork, Leadership Skills
Advizer Information
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Najmieh Tousi
Technical Product Manager
Top Rank University
Alzahra University
Two MS programs: IT management, and Supply chain Management, and an Executive MBA
Computer Science
Education
Cyber Security and IT
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in the specific product is crucial for a Product Manager, emphasizing continuous learning.
2. Product Management Skills: Strong soft skills are essential for managing individuals who may not directly report to you, fostering positive team dynamics.
3. Leadership Skills: Effective leadership is necessary to ensure tasks are completed successfully within a team environment.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
The first thing is technical knowledge. You want to be proficient in the exact product you want to work on as a product manager and be always learning.
The other thing is product management skills. You need good soft skills to manage people who don't necessarily report to you, but you want to maintain a friendly relationship. It's about getting everything done in a good team dynamic.
You also need great leadership skills.