Advice for transitioning to PM

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geiX36

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geiX36
Mar 2, 2021 12 Comments

I’m currently a Cloud Support Associate (CSA) at Amazon (joined as a grad ~9 months ago). I want to transition into a PM - ideally sooner but entry level PM opportunities are not too abundant in UK/Ireland.

I recently interviewed at FB and got an offer for “Business Tech Analyst” - specific team will be related to FB Ads (business integrity). Should I take this offer since it is more related to PM for future transition? Or stay at Amazon as a CSA and try apply for entry level PM when they come out e.g. RPM at FB, or APM at Google? (These will be out in 6 months).

Thanks in advance!

YOE: 1
TC: €50k

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  • Amazon
    bJAk10

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    bJAk10
    What are the job responsibilities for Business Tech Analyst?
    Mar 3, 2021 4
    • Amazon
      geiX36

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      geiX36
      OP
      Thanks for the input. I had a call with the HM today. He says moving to PM is possible but isn’t an instant switch - would have to do internal interviews (if at FB) etc but suppose it’s step closer!
      Mar 3, 2021
    • Marchex
      anonra

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      anonra
      Glad you got your answer. May I ask how did you aks HM about role change possibility? Something i would love to learn as i know i am not very open to ask these questions to HM
      Mar 3, 2021
  • Marchex
    anonra

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    anonra
    I do not have much idea about both the roles. But look for these factors:
    Choose a role where you get to stay close to the product managers and or customers.
    Choose a company where internal transition to PM is easier, I guess its Amazon over FB

    And if you want to go APM route, which is way difficult than internal transition, above points do not matter.
    Mar 3, 2021 6
    • Amazon
      geiX36

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      geiX36
      OP
      Do you know if it is easy/challenging to get from IC2 to IC3? Did other BTAs who applied for PM jump to IC3 and do you know if it takes long?

      Edit: just realised you didn’t mention BTA specifically! Suppose in general do you know if jump to IC3 is hard/easy?
      Mar 9, 2021
    • Facebook / Product
      Bechdel

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      Bechdel
      I’m unfamiliar with BTA IC2 to IC3 jump as my org doesn’t have any BTAs.

      Low level promos at FB are generally pretty quick for high performers so promo after 1yr is definitely possible
      Mar 9, 2021