Breaking into AI + Product Management with Shubham Sharan

Service Description

A practical, no-nonsense conversation about what it really takes to transition into AI Product Management, led by a Senior AI Product Manager with hands-on experience building AI products, LLM-powered applications, AI marketplaces, and production AI systems. During this session, I will:

1. Explain what an AI Product Manager does on a day-to-day basis and how the role differs from traditional Product Management.
2. Break down the core AI PM skills, including LLMs, prompt engineering, context engineering, AI evaluation, and collaborating effectively with AI engineers and ML teams.
3. Walk you through the most common paths into AI Product Management, whether you're transitioning from Product Management, software engineering, data science, design, or a non-technical background.
4. Assess your profile, current skills, and experience to determine how well they translate into AI Product Management and identify the areas that need strengthening.
5. Clarify common misconceptions about AI PM roles, including the level of technical knowledge, coding, and AI expertise actually required.
6. Share what recruiters and hiring managers typically look for in AI Product Manager candidates, based on my experience building AI products and interviewing candidates.
7. Create a personalized roadmap outlining the skills, projects, tools, and milestones you should focus on to successfully transition into AI Product Management.
8. Recommend actionable next steps, including AI tools to learn, portfolio projects to build, and strategies to position your existing experience for AI-focused roles.
9. Answer your specific questions about your background, career goals, or target roles, ensuring you leave with a clear, practical, and personalized action plan.