The Intersection of Project and Product Management
Projects and products have become more intertwined in recent years.
In fact, nearly 40 percent of respondents in our research shared that their last project was firmly rooted in product development. Working in partnership, project and product management fuel success and drive innovation on both fronts.
Shared Competencies in Project and Product Management
- Leadership
in guiding teams towards common objectives
- Strategic thinking
for aligning project tasks with product vision
- Collaboration
to synchronize project execution with product goals
- Optimization
of resources and processes
39%
Of Project Managers surveyed said their last project was in product development1
79%
Of product managers have previous experience in project management2
92%
Of product managers indicate project management skills are important in their role2
Collaborations between Project and Product Management
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Project and product managers share experience, education, and core skills. Explore how the two roles can build strong working dynamics to translate these foundations into shared product success.
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Project and product managers share experience, education, and core skills. Explore how the two roles can build strong working dynamics to translate these foundations into shared product success.
- Key product management concepts
to manage product development initiatives more effectively
- Working knowledge of product management tools
processes, and user-centered thinking
- Shared platforms and tools
that foster transparency, communication, and joint planning
- Common operating models
from pods to dual leadership
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