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Product Manager
$140,200 median salary*
135,215 jobs available*
If you like cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and analytical thinking this role is for you.
As a product manager, you’ll oversee the entirety of a product's lifecycle, from conception to launch and beyond. You’ll possess strong technical acumen, collaborating closely with engineering teams while also enabling communication between technical and business departments. Your responsibilities would include defining product vision and strategy, conducting market research, and analyzing competitors. You’ll gather and translate customer needs into product requirements and make informed decisions through research and testing. Additionally, you’ll lead cross-functional teams in agile environments, provide training, maintain documentation, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Overall, product managers play a pivotal role in driving product success and fostering innovation within organizations.
* Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)
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