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Getting Started in Product Management With a Non-Traditional Background

Product Management jobs are in high demand these days, and we’ve seen more and more professionals with diverse professional backgrounds and non-traditional pathways transition to…

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Getting Started in Product Management With a Non-Traditional Background

About this session

Product Management jobs are in high demand these days, and we’ve seen more and more professionals with diverse professional backgrounds and non-traditional pathways transition to these roles.

In fact, non-traditional backgrounds bring new perspectives and add to the diversity of the Product Management industry! However, navigating this transition and finding a way to enter into this competitive role can be tough.

That’s why Anna Marlene Clark (Sr. Product Manager of Data and Applications Platforms at Helm) will be joining us to talk about her non-traditional transition into product management. She’ll share everything she wishes she knew before starting a career in PM, and how you can use your unique experience as a strength when applying for PM jobs.

In this chat, you’ll learn:

  • How to gain relevant experience before applying for a PM job
  • The transferable skills you need to succeed in a product management role
  • What hiring managers are looking for in a PM

Meet the speaker

Anna Marlene Clark

Anna Marlene Clark

Sr. Product Manager - Data & Application Platforms, Helm

Anna is a product leader with a background in big data. With over 8 years of analytics experience, she bridges the gap between products, data, and insights to deliver impactful solutions, informed strategies, and profitable results. Anna is known to bring energy, drive, transparency, and a terrible sense of humor into her work.

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