Product Manager Job Questions & Answers

I am looking for websites to help me look for Product Manager jobs. If there is one you think is the best can you please say so? Thanks in advance!

2 answers - Asked By: Dr. February - 4/15/2009

Trainer and Product Manager job detail.

1 answer - Asked By: Continental Pharma - Pakistan - 8/12/2009

I am pursuing a position as a product manager for web services at a Bay Area company. I will be working closely with business leads and engineers and will be reporting to one of the company's VP:s. I have a computer science background and about 4 years experience. I currently hold a similar position. What is the typical salary for such a position? Note: this regards a "social web" service rather than an enterprise product.

1 answer - Asked By: Pierre G - 12/2/2009

I'm going to a job interview for a Product manager role in online travel. I have no prior experience in marketing. The company knows that but i want to be able to answer the typical behavioural questions "how do you go about" type: how do you go about managing budget? how do you go about defining the product strategy for products ? how do you go about organising promotional activities to achieve performance outcomes and deliver revenue targets ?

1 answer - Asked By: PumpQueen - 10/19/2006

I thought there isn’t difference but apparently there is. Also there is a difference in salary, Product manager earns more? Why is that? I’d love details explaining what the differences requirements.

1 answer - Asked By: Ranimi23 r - 3/7/2010

Hi i'm going to have an interview to work as a product manager for some small statinery company , so i need to have some information about "what is exactly the job of the product manager " what r his tasks to improve the work ...etc

4 answers - Asked By: maheratto - 4/19/2006

In the Web/Software/Systems development world, what is the difference between a product manager, a business analyst, and a end-user representative? It seems they are all different names for the same position, but maybe not.

1 answer - Asked By: KAnalyst101 - 3/4/2007

I have been working as a Sales Manager for over 4 years in an audio product factory mainly dealing with overseas customers. I would like to know if it is possible to get a job as Product Manager in a sourcing office? I have a degree in Liberal arts and had nothing to do with marketing or engineering. Can anyone give me some advices or let me know if you have similar experience?

1 answer - Asked By: Single again - 11/12/2006

Im trying to find something along the lines of a product manager but Im not sure Im ready to tackle something that big yet... HELP PLEASE, I need to write me resume YESTERDAY

2 answers - Asked By: Alyce Spade - 5/26/2009

I am an IT product manager (meaning marketing, some logistics and product development) from Singapore and would be moving to Perth soon. How best can I look for a similar job in Perth? Is it possible to do it while I am in Singapore?

5 answers - Asked By: DW - 2/10/2008

2yrs Experience, looking for guides from other product managers on base + bonus salary figures.

1 answer - Asked By: vaughn - 4/4/2013

Hi I am planning to apply MBA next year, but now I got a chance to become a product manager in a Fortune500 company. Is it better I go apply for MBA as an engineer or take this job and apply 2 years later? Will working experience in management area (product manager/project manager) really help apply for top business schools? Is it worth I spending 2 years work as product manager, in the hope of applying for a better B-school? I m already 28 years old. Thanks for comments.

3 answers - Asked By: Remyflt - 12/29/2007

I am a product designer in NJ. I was wondering if i get a job as a product manager, how much would i make a year. Please help.

1 answer - Asked By: someone s - 4/6/2009

I'm looking for a recent statistics of IT management positions (program manager, senior project manager or product manager) for placement in Germany, inluding any benefit information.

2 answers - Asked By: tichyt - 6/21/2007

I am a college graduate with a Bachelors in Business Administration and I am trying to apply for a retail position. My experience includes Product Manager Assistant, Office Administrator and Assistant to the Sr. Finance Officer. Will that make me look over qualified by adding a resume to a retail job that is only part-time? I need the job for money, if you're wondering why retail.

5 answers - Asked By: aznphatty7 - 3/30/2009

I'm from Poland and have been recently offered a job as an Assistant Product Manager in a bank in Central London. They are offering £40000 per year. I'm a payment cards professional with 5+ years of experience in financial services sector. I'm currently employed in a very similar position in a bank in Poland, where I earn the equivalent of £20000 per year. (life is way cheaper in Poland though)

5 answers - Asked By: Adam - 4/19/2012

Ok, I will try to keep this story as short as possible. My husband is originally from the Philippines and worked there for about 10 years as a product manager to a very large marketing company in Manila. He was very good at his job and they didn't want him to leave as he was one of the most valuable employees they had. Following his ex and because of her life long dream was for her to live and work in NYC, he left glady of course, to the US. Since he arrived here in 2007, he has been applying as a sales engineer (which he says is like an entry level position in his field), taking care of their daughter, and working as a restaurant manager. Not to mention, he and his ex wife got divorced, he met me, and we are now happily married with our 1 year old daughter. But I know he's missing something.... his real job. He has a Bachelors in Electronics Engineering and Communications all cleared out from the evaluation which tells us the equivalent of his education in the Philippines vs. the education here in the US. And it shows that he actually acquired more credits needed here in the U.S. to get his degree. This agency also evaluated his job experience to that of the job experience here in the U.S. which equals to 5 years. His English is clear as can be, you'd think he was born here as a Filipino-American. So, when I have time from school, work and taking care of our baby, I apply and apply and appllllllllllllyyyyyyyy for him. Nothing. I am very good with filling out applications and resumes. Trust me... We get nothing... A friend told me to see if he can volunteer his time at any organization so he can show off his skills and maybe get lucky and meet the right person. I tried looking, I found one... which looks great but the majority of the volunteer work is based overseas. Pending his green card, that is not going to work until after the card gets in our hands. I will still try to get in touch with that organization for him. His employees at his restaurant love him and ask him all the time "why are you working here?" "you are too smart for this job." All customers and even his bosses see his tremendous potential. So, my question to you reading this is... Do you know of ANY entry level positions such as/or in electrical engineering, IT-tech, sales engineering, etc. in the NYC area or anywhere else in the U.S. for that matter? He's been thinking about pursuing a certificate program at IT Tech so he can be more appealing as a entry level candidate. I go back and forth with him, saying "no!, you already have a bachelors and 10 years experience, why not go for your masters?" And we get no where. I just hate to see him working 65 hours a week for chump change, with all the skills and education he has so far. What would be the best direction for him? It is not only about the money, but he truly misses the work he used to do. I knew someone was going to comment about the fact that I am applying for him.. But hes out for work from 5am-6pm. Although he does apply for himself, the fact that I have more time makes it easier for me just to do it for him. These are really just the basic applications that deal with address, employment history... no assestments or anything . And no, its not obvious. But, I understand why you would ask such a question. Next, I think the resume is a possible factor, because I have NO idea what hes talking about when he references certain duties in his past job. I also fixed the formatting but I am not sure if its right or wrong in the engineering world. O boy, I guess I answered my own question and should start at a career center where they can fix his resume. Thanks anyway, Rick.

2 answers - Asked By: Elizabeth - 1/24/2013

Ok, I will try to keep this story as short as possible. My husband is originally from the Philippines and worked there for about 10 years as a product manager to a very large marketing company in Manila. He was very good at his job and they didn't want him to leave as he was one of the most valuable employees they had. Following his ex and because of her life long dream was for her to live and work in NYC, he left glady of course, to the US. Since he arrived here in 2007, he has been applying as a sales engineer (which he says is like an entry level position in his field), taking care of their daughter, and working as a restaurant manager. Not to mention, he and his ex wife got divorced, he met me, and we are now happily married with our 1 year old daughter. But I know he's missing something.... his real job. He has a Bachelors in Electronics Engineering and Communications all cleared out from the evaluation which tells us the equivalent of his education in the Philippines vs. the education here in the US. And it shows that he actually acquired more credits needed here in the U.S. to get his degree. This agency also evaluated his job experience to that of the job experience here in the U.S. which equals to 5 years. His English is clear as can be, you'd think he was born here as a Filipino-American. So, when I have time from school, work and taking care of our baby, I apply and apply and appllllllllllllyyyyyyyy for him. Nothing. I am very good with filling out applications and resumes. Trust me... We get nothing... A friend told me to see if he can volunteer his time at any organization so he can show off his skills and maybe get lucky and meet the right person. I tried looking, I found one... which looks great but the majority of the volunteer work is based overseas. Pending his green card, that is not going to work until after the card gets in our hands. I will still try to get in touch with that organization for him. His employees at his restaurant love him and ask him all the time "why are you working here?" "you are too smart for this job." All customers and even his bosses see his tremendous potential. So, my question to you reading this is... Do you know of ANY entry level positions such as/or in electrical engineering, IT-tech, sales engineering, etc. in the NYC area or anywhere else in the U.S. for that matter? He's been thinking about pursuing a certificate program at IT Tech so he can be more appealing as a entry level candidate. I go back and forth with him, saying "no!, you already have a bachelors and 10 years experience, why not go for your masters?" And we get no where. I just hate to see him working 65 hours a week for chump change, with all the skills and education he has so far. What would be the best direction for him? It is not only about the money, but he truly misses the work he used to do.

1 answer - Asked By: Elizabeth - 1/24/2013

I work in Marketing as a Product Manager. I had my 1st interview with this company a month ago, with 2 HR staff (2 hours long). A week later I had my 2nd interview with HR, Business Unit Manager & Marketing Manager, I had to do a presentation & answer more questions (another 2 hours). They told me they would make a decision in 1 day. Well 4 days later I got a call saying they wanted me back for a 3rd interview. 2 weeks later I have the 3rd interview with HR, B.U.M & other Product Manager. I had to do a role play, answer a case study, analyse data & answer MORE questions (another 2 hours). Do you think this is a bit far fetched? Or is it the norma? I could understand if it was for a more senior position, but really, why can't they seem to make a decision?

6 answers - Asked By: natty watty - 8/24/2006

Ok, I will try to keep this story as short as possible. My husband is originally from the Philippines and worked there for about 10 years as a product manager to a very large marketing company in Manila. He was very good at his job and they didn't want him to leave as he was one of the most valuable employees they had. Following his ex and because of her life long dream was for her to live and work in NYC, he left glady of course, to the US. Since he arrived here in 2007, he has been applying as a sales engineer (which he says is like an entry level position in his field), taking care of their daughter, and working as a restaurant manager. Not to mention, he and his ex wife got divorced, he met me, and we are now happily married with our 1 year old daughter. But I know he's missing something.... his real job. He has a Bachelors in Electronics Engineering and Communications all cleared out from the evaluation which tells us the equivalent of his education in the Philippines vs. the education here in the US. And it shows that he actually acquired more credits needed here in the U.S. to get his degree. This agency also evaluated his job experience to that of the job experience here in the U.S. which equals to 5 years. His English is clear as can be, you'd think he was born here as a Filipino-American. So, when I have time from school, work and taking care of our baby, I apply and apply and appllllllllllllyyyyyyyy for him. Nothing. I am very good with filling out applications and resumes. Trust me... We get nothing... A friend told me to see if he can volunteer his time at any organization so he can show off his skills and maybe get lucky and meet the right person. I tried looking, I found one... which looks great but the majority of the volunteer work is based overseas. Pending his green card, that is not going to work until after the card gets in our hands. I will still try to get in touch with that organization for him. His employees at his restaurant love him and ask him all the time "why are you working here?" "you are too smart for this job." All customers and even his bosses see his tremendous potential. So, my question to you reading this is... Do you know of ANY entry level positions such as/or in electrical engineering, IT-tech, sales engineering, etc. in the NYC area or anywhere else in the U.S. for that matter? He's been thinking about pursuing a certificate program at IT Tech so he can be more appealing as a entry level candidate. I go back and forth with him, saying "no!, you already have a bachelors and 10 years experience, why not go for your masters?" And we get no where. I just hate to see him working 65 hours a week for chump change, with all the skills and education he has so far. What would be the best direction for him? It is not only about the money, but he truly misses the work he used to do.

2 answers - Asked By: Elizabeth - 1/24/2013