I’m a PM with 3+ years of experience at Amzn, working on product concept strategy through launch, working with different teams of design and engineers.
What I don’t have is an engineering background, but I can understand basic technical concepts explained to me, I know what questions to ask and challenge solutions when necessary, and translate them to non technical audience. My strengths are in influencing cross functional stakeholders, deeply understanding customer needs and translating them to requirements, earning trust with engineers and designers, and strong written and oral communication.
What are the basic technical 101s I should know and learn if I want to be a successful PM at FB?
With my current skill set, would they even take chances on someone like me?
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As a PM you should know:
1. Basic programming. Take an online intro to Python course.
2. How technology works. Especially web/mobile apps, trending concepts like AI, ML, self-driving cars, etc.
3. How to work with engineers and gain their trust
4. How to make tradeoff decisions between engineering, design and product needs
Some of this will come from reading and studying. A lot of this will come from experience. A larger percentage through curiosity and asking the right questions.
If FB PMs don't have tech backgrounds, do FB SWEs still respect their product design recommendations? Or just pay the PMs lip service, snicker behind the PM's back and proceed on their own way? I thought out of all the FANG, Amazon's PMs have the most power and potential to make an impact.