Product Manager Path
Strategy, data, communication tools. The stack that makes you look like a senior PM from day one.
Your Path
Linear
Free tierModern, fast, opinionated. Learn Linear and you'll adapt to any PM tool. Jira, Asana, whatever. It teaches you the right workflows from day one.
Notion
FreeWrite PRDs, roadmaps, meeting notes. Notion is where PMs live. Master databases, templates, and linked pages, it's your second brain.
PostHog / Mixpanel
Free tierYou can't manage what you don't measure. Learn to set up funnels, track metrics, and define KPIs. Data-driven PMs get promoted faster.
Figma
FreeYou won't design, but you'll review, comment, and speak the language. Understanding design constraints makes you a better PM, and your designers will love you.
Maze + Typeform
Free tierRun surveys, usability tests. Data-informed decisions separate good PMs from great ones. Always be talking to users.
Loom
Free tierAsync video updates. PMs who communicate well get promoted faster. Record demos, share context, align stakeholders, without scheduling another meeting.
Claude
Free tierDraft PRDs, analyze competitor products, brainstorm features, summarize user research. AI is a PM's secret weapon for speed and depth.
Your Complete Stack
Linear
Project management. Free tier
Notion
Documentation. Free
PostHog / Mixpanel
Analytics. Free tier
Figma
Design collaboration. Free
Maze + Typeform
User research. Free tier
Loom
Communication. Free tier
Claude
AI assistant. Free tier
What Hiring Managers Actually Look For
Build a side project like a PM
Create a roadmap, define metrics, run iterations. Even a small side project managed with real PM discipline shows you understand the craft beyond theory.
Write publicly about product
Blog posts or Twitter threads about product thinking, teardowns of real products, or analysis of feature launches. Public writing is the best PM resume.
Show business AND tech fluency
PMs who understand technical constraints AND business goals get hired. You don't need to code, but understand APIs, databases, and how software ships.
Learn SQL, it's a PM superpower
Being able to pull your own data instead of waiting for an analyst makes you 10x more effective. Basic SQL takes a weekend to learn and pays off forever.
Average Salary Range
£45-80K UK / $90-160K US
Mid-level product manager. Senior PM and Director roles at top tech companies can exceed $200K+. One of the highest-paying non-engineering roles in tech.
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