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9mo (edited)

a consultant

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Hey, I need some suggestions. Total work experience. 7.5 yr About myself: I completed my Mechanical Engineering and the worked for ~ 6 yrs with an automotive organization. Then I did my MBA and joined an IT consulting firm, and right now I'm working as a Product Manager (involves GenAi) since last 1.5 yrs. I am in a dilemma right now, whether I should continue the product management field or should I go back to manufacturing/ automotive industry. I like the role that I play as a product manager but since I don't have a CS/IT background I sometimes find it difficult to understand things. Pls share your suggestions. Thank You. :)

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an analyst

9mo

You have a good thing going on as a product manager but don't you think manufacturing/automotive industry was more interesting ?

a consultant

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9mo

[an analyst](username) it certainly was :) I could see an automobile build from a software to a running vehicle in front of me, it was more satisfying but prod management opens more paths for me is what I think?

a software developer

9mo

Can you elaborate exactly what you find difficult? Is it about coding thing or general IT management.

a consultant

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9mo

[a software developer](username) yeah, not being able to contribute much to the tech discussions with architects etc

gemsbond

9mo

works at

Accenture

You're already in the role and seem to enjoy it. Plus, product management is a growing field with lots of opportunities. I understand there are technical challenges without a CS/IT background. But hey, that's where continuous learning and upskilling come in! Keep at it!

a consultant

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9mo

[gemsbond](username) how should I start the upskilling, any suggestion for a good start?

karthikkukreja

9mo

ex -

NextEdge Labs

Prouct management field will grow in future. Try to read blogs by product managers on Medium and Likedin you can also watch videos about product management to enhance your work style and then you will start getting adapt to it.

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9mo

[karthikkukreja](username) thanks

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