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Product manager
Product managers decide what to build and why, working with engineers and designers. There is no single degree: many come from computer science, business or design, often after internships in tech or consulting. Graduate product schemes exist but are competitive. Check Prospects for skills and use live tech grad boards for openings.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
Strong English and maths. Any subjects that build communication.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Mix of sciences, humanities or business. Computer science helps in tech firms.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
Any degree; tech firms often prefer STEM or business. Some run associate product manager grad schemes.
- 4
Work experience
Lead a school project, build a small app, or run a society committee.
- 5
Internships and insight
Product, strategy or technology internships.
- 6
Graduate schemes
Associate product manager or rotational grad schemes in tech and finance.
- 7
First role
Associate product manager or junior product owner after training.
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Questions
Do product managers code?
Some can; most rely on engineers. Technical fluency helps in software products.
Where do entry requirements come from?
Prospects publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
No. We surface live posts from public employer boards. If a scheme is closed, the board stays empty rather than showing invented roles.