Post by Kenan S.

Everyone wants to become a Product Manager. Until they become a Product Manager. I used to think the role was about strategy, vision, innovation. Then I became a PM. “Can everyone see my screen?” “I’ll schedule a follow-up meeting.” “Can we align on requirements first?” That became my reality. The biggest surprise? It’s not the product. It’s expectations. Products are complex. People are more complex. I’ve learned that being a PM often means: translating, aligning, repeating context, managing ambiguity. Not because something is wrong. Because that is the job. And honestly… that’s where the real impact happens. If you're in Product or thinking about it this one might resonate. Read my latest Mind of a Product Manager newsletter and tell me: What surprised you most after becoming a PM? #MindOfAProductManager #ProductManagement #PMThoughts #PersonalGrowth