Strategy

Product Manager

Plain English

Decides what gets built and why.

Definition

A product manager is responsible for defining product direction, priorities, and outcomes.

In practice

Works with teams to decide what to and why.

The reality

Often pulled between business, user, and technical demands.

FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What does a product manager do?

They define product direction and priorities.

Who do they work with?

Design, engineering, and .

What is their goal?

Deliver value to users and the business.

What is a challenge?

Balancing competing priorities.

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