Product Manager VS Project Manager - Key Differences & Which Is BEST for YOU

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Hi All,
Today I'm going to deep dive into the similarities and differences between product managers and project managers.
Questions we'll strive to answer:
1. What is a product manager?
2. What is a project manager?
3. What are the similarities between a project vs a product manager?
4. What are the differences between a project manager vs a product manager?
5. Which role is better: product manager or project manager?
6. How do I decide for myself and based on my career goals which job is a better fit?
I'll also go through a framework on how to think about each role to determine which is better for you:
1. Are you strategic or tactile thinker? Product management is more strategic whereas project managers really focus on the tangible and specific details.
2. Do you like variety in your job or do you want to focus and deep-dive on one topic? Product managers are going to be experts in their products, whereas Project managers will have more variety since their projects will end and they will be given new projects.
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1. Google Project Management Certification: coursera.pxf.io/googlepmcourse
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6. PMI PMP prep courses can be found on the PMI website: www.pmi.org/certifications/pr...
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@RecipeforSuccess1 3 жыл бұрын

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@adityagoel6472 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Emma, I really like your content and would love to connect with you on LinkedIn. Kindly share your linkedin profile

@kalaiselvan1832 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from India, Thnks for giving such a clear explanation👏, i have a suggestion can u pls provide a video or atleast answers in cmts for that also.. Q1: what's the year of experience one had to become a project manager. Q2 : what's the roleplay if they are beginner in PM & how's thier career path will grow. Q3 : Is PM need to know any coding languages if they want to purse thier career in IT sector. Q4 : Can they able to swap the roles of project & product management jobs. Q5 : Whether the product manager can also have the PMP certification, if ok means How's it benefits them.

@Basicblissbelle 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I've seen so far on the differences between product and project management! The last bit about the nature of the jobs and how it's important to find the right fit for you is spot on! Thank you so much for making this video!

@inemedandison3990 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Emma. This is the most explanatory video I've watched differentiating Product/Project Management. Your question prompts have helped me decide which to go for. Thank you.

@Jackson-kk7hr Жыл бұрын

I struggled to understand the difference between the two but after watching your video I finally get it. Thanks so much for explaining so well. Keep up the good work.

@hoaly57 Жыл бұрын

Ur video is the clearest among others on youtube. Really help me understand what those two roles are and answer all my questions

@saiskumar 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Emma! Thank you for making such an informative video. I have a suggestion, please also make a video on agile and scrum methodology and the key differences in both of them.

@RecipeforSuccess1 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@RenaRoll 2 жыл бұрын

WOW this video was the most helpful I've seen talking about the differences and similarities between the two roles. I love the end bit too asking questions to see which one you fit with more. I found myself aligning a lot with product management as I answered your questions! Super helpful. THANK YOU

@RecipeforSuccess1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Let me know if you have any other product management questions!

@Lena_raly 11 ай бұрын

Oh my god. Your video was super helpful - thank you SO SO MUCH. Those questions at the end made me realize that I want to pursue Project Management instead of Product Management, and that I've been in the wrong career. I noticed looking back on my resume that most of my experiences have been leading teams and that I naturally asked my coworkers questions about projects that a Project Manager would ask - such as start/end dates, details of the project, expectations, and deadlines - and I enjoyed it lol. Idk why I didn't realize this "calling" before! Thank you again!!

@96svizzero 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! They are concise and on point! Thanks Emma!

@RecipeforSuccess1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@urunclefred Жыл бұрын

Best video on this topic. Thank you for sharing. I think I now know what path to take.

@hernanpugni5019 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible advice, thank you very much!! mega like!!!

@RecipeforSuccess1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hernan!!

@sedamkrtchyan5130 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks a lot!

@troublekick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great content! Really loved the clarity and the scenarios you gave, recently going to move as program manager , after being a technical Delivery manager- though I’ve run multiple projects within technical teams, never really had pmp or formal training. Now working it as it will add value now than had i done this earlier. Looking forward for more content - thanks 🙏🏽 #india

@RecipeforSuccess1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Congrats on the new move - I hope you enjoy the work! I'll be putting together a video on what I like about project management & what I don't like soon. Let me know what you think!

@sabelahmad2933 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this

@RecipeforSuccess1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks @Sabel Ahmad - hope this was helpful to you!

@thomasfdfd Жыл бұрын

HELPFUL ? Your video just saved me a lot of time. thak you so much

@unibrais2727 Жыл бұрын

It really helpful thanks for the content

@karinaabreu7647 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this informative video! I'm debating between project management and product management and after reviewing your video I'm leaning more towards project management.

@RecipeforSuccess1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Remember there are no bad choices and if you ever decide you want to make a change, you can!

@NicO-cm2xo 3 жыл бұрын

Product and Project managers need one another to kick ass. Most of PO will stick a high level timeline that eventually rely on PM to break it down on timeline to deliver. PM will always need PO to set the commercial direction to start running. This is almost always true for large cross functional teams delivering Apps with multi features depending on domain specialist team. The challenge is adapting to changes impacting the rest, like a boat in the storm with all the crew hanging for dear life:). Great video! Thanks.

@RecipeforSuccess1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nic - I love your perspective! I totally agree - Product managers and Project managers need to work together to make delivery to the customer a success! I wish more people had this perspective!!

@kalaiselvan1832 2 жыл бұрын

Hi nic, can u pls help me to get ans for these questions. Q1: what's the year of experience one had to become a project manager. Q2 : what's the roleplay if they are beginner in PM & how's thier career path will grow. Q3 : Is PM need to know any coding languages if they want to purse thier career in IT sector. Q4 : Can they able to swap the roles of project & product management jobs. Q5 : Whether the product manager can also have the PMP certification, if ok means How's it benefits them. Thanks!!

@cameron.powers Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, browse through several other videos before finding yours. Feel like you were the only one to properly answer the question. I have a solid understanding on the difference between Project and Product manager, now I just need to contemplate which one is better suited for me.

@RecipeforSuccess1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Cameron! Thanks! It can be tricky and honestly you might even want to try both to decide if you have a preference!

@cameron.powers Жыл бұрын

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Any advice on where to get started in this field as a recent engineering grad? Most jobs for these positions expect years of experience

@RecipeforSuccess1 Жыл бұрын

@@cameron.powers I'd try asking within your network. Let people know you're looking and if their companies are hiring. Many companies are willing to at least do a phone screening if someone comes recommended.

@aaware1 2 жыл бұрын

this was an informative video , helps in making a choice b/w the 2 easier.

@RecipeforSuccess1 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@1anre 3 жыл бұрын

Top Video Emma, Noticed of late, Product Manager roles are becoming more and more prevalent on job posting boards than the Project Manager ones, & I think it’s because more organizations that make up the hiring ecosystem are of the startup kind than the Enterprise one. Wish you also touched on the earning potential of both roles, & certifications they also offer as well; Since the Project Management Cert seems to be more widely recognized + I’ve really not seen a popular Product Manager cert, that carries the same regard as the renowned PMP one.

@RecipeforSuccess1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lanre - Thanks for the comment! Completely agree about earning potential & certs - If I get enough questions, I will do a follow-up video and definitely address that!

@sandyhowat7534 2 жыл бұрын

@@RecipeforSuccess1 would love to see a video on the earning potential, certs & career path for project & product manager roles. Product seems to have a lot of buzz around it & seems that project/program managers want to pivot into it: seems to pay more, more growth opportunities & tech companies seem to have more product roles.

@LearningAndGrowingInLife 2 жыл бұрын

@@RecipeforSuccess1 I would love to see such a video too.

@LovelyLiah16 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This really helped. I couldn’t decide between the two but after answering your questions Project Management seems like the best fit. *subscribes to channel*

@RecipeforSuccess1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kalaiselvan1832 2 жыл бұрын

@FusionOfPolygons 3 жыл бұрын

Again great video. Do you think one day you could cover the role of UX design in product and project management. How it fits in an agile environment. Who does what especially who is responsible for the discovery phase how ever you define it. Thank you.

@RecipeforSuccess1 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@CandiceJones91 3 жыл бұрын

Used these exact definitions at my current role as we work to split these two apart in a relatively new PM structure! Thanks for this!!

@RecipeforSuccess1 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear!

@JenFindsGems 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video, it’s super informative! Thank you for breaking it down this way- understanding who you would work with is super helpful too. I’m wondering which role is more labor intensive and has a better work life balance 🤔?

@RecipeforSuccess1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! You ask a 2nd great question which I think ultimately is dependent on the company and your own skills. As a Project manager, my goal was to try to keep the ship as steady as possible but work always ebbed and flowed. As a product manager I find a lot of my work is front loaded and then more smooth. I think it depends on what you prefer!

@MariaRusUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I a considering product manager role. I have Sales background. What are the steps that I can take to transition into products manager career. What certifications would be helpful? Do I need to learn basic coding to get started? Thanks!

@johndani7525 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any course certification for product manager?

@Sarah-np9yb 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel and your content... but you might want to think twice about keeping that Suze Orman book in view :(

@RecipeforSuccess1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah - I got that book a long time ago. Did something happen with Suze Orman that I missed?

@izabelagaliza6378 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! thank you for this video. please, I want to know to what extent do project and product managers work together.. Can they disrupt each other's tasks? if so, how?

@RecipeforSuccess1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Izabela - it depends on the organization, but they definitely have to work in harmony to get software or any other product out the door. Why? Because while the product manager has to make sure the right product gets made, it's up to the project manager to make sure it's actually implemented and operationally adopted. No product means to project and no project manager means no end user using the product. Working well together is definitely important! I hope that answers your question.

@jaimesmith1086 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Emma for creating this video. I am wondering If I can get your thoughts on this - I recently discovered product management but my impression so far is that I can be paid well (sweet sweet tech salary), don't need to code, don't need any special certifications/MBA/MS Computer Science (or any specific degrees for that matter) or specific experiences. Seems too good to be true. Wondering if I am missing something?

@RecipeforSuccess1 Жыл бұрын

All of that is true! The catch/considerations can be: 1) some companies do want to see a tech background OR MBA - I haven't hit that ceiling yet, but it is there....2) you're dependent on your developers to actually get your product out the door so if your team can't cut it, your product will never make it to the end users....maybe I should make a video....

@jaimesmith1086 Жыл бұрын

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you. A video would be great.