How to Become a Product Leader In The Current Job Market In 90 Days

Are you a senior product manager feeling stuck in your career, unsure how to break into higher roles like Director or VP?

In today's podcast, I chat with Hari Ramadasu, a seasoned product leader at AT&T with 15+ years of experience, to unpack why most PMs don’t get promoted—and what it actually takes to move up.

03:00 – Hari’s journey from India to the U.S. and breaking into tech.
05:00 – How Hari transitioned from engineering into product leadership.
10:00 – What product leaders do in Fortune 500 companies.
12:00 – Skills needed to navigate silos and lead across teams.
17:45 – What hiring managers want in Directors and VPs today.
19:30 – How to demonstrate leadership before you have the title.
21:00 – Taking initiative internally to prove product ownership.
23:00 – Use storytelling, financial impact, and vision to gain buy-in.
24:30 – The power of curiosity and continuous learning in senior roles.

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▶️Contact Hari here: (6) Hari Prasad Ramadasu | LinkedIn

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