521: What Every Product Manager Must Know Before Their Next Move

Global Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next episode of...

Product Mastery Now with host Chad McAllister, PhD. Please find future episodes on your podcast player, searching for Product Mastery Now or at https://productmasterynow.com/mastery/. Blog Talk Radio is ending in Jan, 2025.

The podcast is all about helping people involved in innovation and managing products become more successful, grow their careers, and STANDOUT from their peers.

About the Episode: 

Kimberly Bloomston’s journey from individual contributor to Chief Product Officer at LiveRamp demonstrates the key transitions and skills needed at each level of product management leadership. Her path highlights how responsibilities evolve from hands-on product development to strategic business leadership, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, vulnerability, and strong relationship-building skills.

Key Topics:

• Career progression stages in product management, from IC to CPO
• Transition from tactical to strategic responsibilities at each level
• Evolution of stakeholder management and leadership requirements
• Importance of vulnerability and continuous learning in product leadership
• Role of business acumen in product management success
• Critical skills needed at different career stages
• Value of cross-functional understanding and relationships
• Impact of organizational structure on product leadership
• Balance between product expertise and business leadership
• Strategies for successful career transitions in product management