Note: This framework is a guide for assessing and growing product managers within our organization. It outlines career levels, core competencies, and expectations to help product managers excel in their roles. It also serves as a reference for organizations looking to ProDevs for outsourcing or recruitment services. The framework focuses on evaluating product managers through professional growth, delivery, ownership, and leadership capabilities.
We have broken down the career levels of talents.
Professional Growth
Supports senior product managers in feature delivery.
Learns product management best practices
Focuses on understanding customer needs, business goals, and product development processes
Key Skills
Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Able to write clear and concise user stories
Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams.
Delivery
Owns the end-to-end delivery of small to medium-sized features.
Collaborates with engineering, design, and marketing teams to ensure product success.
Conducts user research to validate product ideas and prioritize features.
Key Skills
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management.
Can define and measure key product metrics.
Adept at stakeholder management.
Ownership
Takes full ownership of a product or major feature from ideation to release.
Ensures that product decisions align with business goals and customer needs.
Coaches junior product managers and contributes to team growth.
Key Skills
Deep understanding of product strategy and market trends.
Able to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Strong analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions.
Leadership
Provides strategic direction across multiple products or product lines.
Shapes product vision and influences company strategy.
Leads complex product initiatives and ensures operational excellence.
Key Skills
Expertise in product strategy, roadmap planning, and competitive analysis.
Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills.
Guides organizational product management practices.
We have broken down how our product management levels work.
Knowledge & Experience
Team Capability (Tested by ProDevs)
Delivery & Collaboration
Team Capability (Tested by ProDevs)
Product Ownership
Team Capability (Tested by ProDevs)
Strategic Thinking & Leadership
Team Capability (Tested by ProDevs)
Product Strategy & Innovation
Team Capability (Tested by ProDevs)
Product Leadership & Organizational Impact
Team Capability (Tested by ProDevs)
This framework ensures that product managers within ProDevs are equipped with the necessary skills and experience to succeed at each stage of their careers. It also provides organizations with clear expectations for product management talent sourced through ProDevs.
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