Producto was created because hiring within the product management world is challenging. Companies have to understand their users and their pain points to create something that delivers. Otherwise, they will fail.
For that, you need great people.
Recruiting the right people can make or break a team
Building something that delivers what the customer is looking for can be complex. Product Managers are the key to simplifying the process and they play a key role in the organization. Making the right hire moves you forward, quicker.
We are actively involved in the Product community and know-how to guide our clients to make the right match happen so you flourish.
Working with a niche recruitment partner like Producto, we help speed up the recruitment process and improve hiring efficiency.
How? Our combination of specializing in Product Management recruitment and the thorough qualification of all parties means that the quality of suitable candidates is always high.
We save you time and we are your Product Management recruitment guides throughout the hiring process.
Understanding Product Management job titles
Trying to make sense of the different titles like Product Guru and Product Enablement Manager can be tricky. Let’s take a look at the different types of PM roles out there:
Product Manager
The person who is the glue for the design, tech and business teams. They guide these teams towards the collective end goal without having authority over them.
They tend to be focused on one product and work with a variety of people engineers, designers, marketing, c-suite.
Common responsibilities include working closely with customers to understand their needs, setting the product vision for the team, communicating with key stakeholders and creating the product roadmap.
Technical Product Manager
Whilst similar to a Product Manager, this person is likely to have come from a technical background like software engineering and will spend more time working closer with the technical teams rather than marketing for example.
Product Marketing Manager
This person will have come from a marketing background and is less likely to be involved in working with the tech teams, curating road maps, etc.
Usual responsibilities include; managing the marketing team, creating case studies, running customer research sessions, product testing, etc.
Given their close links with the company’s customers, they tend to be seen as the voice of the customer within the product team.
Growth Product Manager
They are focused on enhancing or accelerating a particular area of the product in order to drive the bottomline for the company. They work closely with all departments but tend to work on the micro within the product rather than being overly concerned with the product as a whole.
They tend to have a deep interest in the customer and their experience with the product and can navigate how to unlock more potential with the customer.
Data Product Manager
This person works closely with data scientists and analysts and may have moved from a data centric position into a role where they perform the traditional roles of a PM alongside their data scientist duties.
Levels of seniority within Product Management
Here’s a simple guide for the typical Product Management career ladder that exists in most organizations:
Associate Product Manager
An entry level role that works alongside a PM to perform some of the tasks a typical PM will undertake.
Product Manager
They work alongside other teams and through their influence, guide the group towards the collective goal.
Senior Product Manager
Tends to oversee more than one product and leads other PM’s. Will be more involved in higher level tasks like stakeholder management and the professional development of other PM’s.
Lead Product Manager/Product Lead
They are responsible for expanding the suite of products that a company offers. They tend to work with senior stakeholders and they ensure that the product is delivered successfully.
Group Product Manager
This is a leadership role where they provide direction for the product teams working on a particular group of products. May have multiple reports.
Director of Product Management
They lead the PM practice within an organization and work across multiple teams to identify areas of growth for a product. They tend to be more involved in the hiring and growth of a PM function.
VP/SVP of Product Management
They are the PM culture champion within the organization. They lay out the framework for how the product function will grow.
Chief Product Officer
Oversees everything that is product related within the company. Responsible for the overall performance of product.
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With over 20 years of experience in technology recruitment, James founded Producto Talent in 2022 to provide a specialist Product Management recruitment and executive search service focused exclusively on the USA.
Having worked with international recruitment businesses and led teams across the US, UK and European markets, James brings extensive experience in helping companies identify, attract and hire exceptional talent.
Today, James personally leads Producto’s senior Product Management and executive searches, partnering closely with CEOs, CPOs and Product Leaders to understand their hiring challenges, share market insights and deliver successful hires.
Outside of work, James enjoys travelling with his family, cooking, exploring good wine and following Newcastle United, the Denver Broncos and the Nuggets.
Teacher turned Director of Operations.
After 16 years working in education, Hollie joined Producto Talent to support the continued growth of the business as we help companies across the USA find exceptional Product Management talent.
Hollie oversees the day-to-day operations of Producto, including finance, administration, and business processes. She plays an important role in keeping everything running smoothly and ensuring a positive experience for our clients and candidates.
Outside of work, Hollie loves travelling, exploring new cultures and making happy memories with her family!
Meet the real bosses of Producto Talent.
Between them, they’re responsible for office security, interrupting meetings and ensuring team morale remains high.
Their enthusiasm is infectious, their productivity questionable, and their compensation packages consist almost entirely of treats, walks and belly rubs.
Callum specialises in recruiting Product Management professionals across the USA. With over 10 years of recruitment experience and a strong background from running his own business, he now works closely with Producto's clients and candidates to understand their needs, build lasting relationships, and deliver successful hires.
Outside of work, Callum loves spending time with his family and exploring new places, with Cape Town being his favourite holiday destination.
When he’s not exploring somewhere new, you’ll likely find him on a long hike with his cocker spaniel, Walter!
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