I’m considering moving from consulting to a tech PM role but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice. Those who’ve made the jump – what specific steps did you take to bridge the skill gap? Did you focus on certifications, internal transfers, or side projects? Bonus if you’ve worked at FAANG-level companies. How do you handle stakeholders who question your technical depth during interviews?
lol @ thinking certs matter. real talk: its all about reframing consulting decks as ‘product strategy’ and praying the hiring manager didnt actually ship anything decent. FAANG interviews? learn agile buzzwords and memorize case studies from failed projects. they eat that s*** up
hey! im aiming for pm too! did u try the google pm cert on coursera? my mentor said its decent for basics. also network w/alumni on linkedin – got 2 coffees chats this week!
Successful transitions require deliberate skill mapping. I shifted 5 years ago by leading a digital transformation initiative while still in consulting. Focus on demonstrating outcomes: quantify how you’ve driven user adoption, prioritized roadmaps, or managed technical debt. For interviews, emphasize decision-making frameworks over pure technical skills – PMs orchestrate, don’t code.
You’ve got this! PM roles adore big-picture thinkers – consultants shine here!!
My breaking point was presenting my 100th deck about cost optimization to C-suite. Started building no-code prototypes nights/weekends. Showed them during interviews as ‘MVP experiments’ – landed at mid-stage SaaS co. Still fake it till I make it daily tbh
2023 industry survey shows 68% of ex-consultant PMs transitioned via internal mobility programs. Recommend targeting consulting firms’ tech implementation arms first before external moves. Average transition time: 14 months with 3-4 mock case interviews conducted.