Two by Two
Do we even need Product Managers?
Oct 10, 2024
Chandrashekhar Vattikuti, Chief Product Officer at InMobi with a rich background at Yahoo and Microsoft, joins Shreyas Srinivasan, Chief Product Officer at Paytm and founder of Paytm Insider. They delve into the evolving identity crisis facing Product Managers in India, sparked by funding cuts and AI rise. They question the necessity of Product Managers, tracing their transformation from ambiguous roles to structured disciplines. The discussion highlights the balance between data-driven strategies and genuine user experiences in product development.
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Quick takeaways
- The evolution of product management in India reflects a transition from an obscure role to a highly demanded profession amid growing skepticism about its necessity.
- Balancing data-driven decision-making with genuine user engagement is crucial for product managers to enhance product outcomes and redefine their roles.
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The Evolution of Product Management
Product management in India has undergone significant changes over the years, transitioning from a little-understood role to a highly sought-after profession. Initially, many struggled to articulate the responsibilities of product managers, even to their own family members. This lack of clarity helped foster a perception of product management as something esoteric. However, over the last decade, as product-centric companies have surged, the demand for product managers increased dramatically, affecting recruitment and job expectations across various sectors.
