Ask HN: Best Approach to transition from Engineer to PM?

4 pointsKerryJones2 comments

I'm a senior engineer (10+ years) but have found that I have a much bigger interest in doing product work. Is it better to try to transition in current company, try to get an entry level AP job (even if I do have past experience?) Or something else?

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Like the sibling comment suggests, moving internally is probably the best bet. An alternative strategy would be to apply for PdM positions on highly technical products where your engineering background will outweigh the fact that it's your first product gig.

Best option is to transition internally. You can do that gradually, and you already have the tribal knowledge, reputation, and internal connections to make things easier. If there's no internal path you can try to make the leap elsewhere but this will be harder to land.

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