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A Product manger is involved in the life of a product from beginning to end. Fingers in all pies would be the best way to describe the profession.

Often aligned with project management, the two are different in that the product manager will be less involved with the milestones and timelines of a product's development, and more focused on the nature and design of product itself.

A product manager can be involved in a range of industries, possibly defining the best mix of ingredients for a supermarket's tomato sauce or designing the features of the next Facebook or hot iPhone app. An understanding of customer needs and the market a product is to be placed into, as well as good communication skills to relay these insights to a team are vital to becoming a successful product manager.

Responsibilities & Skills

A true product manager has foresight, seeing a product in its place in the market before even completed. Essential skills are extensive knowledge of marketing, market placement, local and international trends, and consumer behaviour.

No quitters need apply for a role in this jack of all trades profession, as a product manager will be involved from inception to delivery of his or her product.

People skills are also essential, as you will have to define requirements to be implemented to the team you work with to create a product.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in design is beneficial
• Business degree or accreditation would also be helpful

Useful Links

• Product Management Institute