The Triple-Track Career Development Plan for aspiring and ambitious Product Managers and Product Owners helps you break through to more senior roles with higher pay.
Develop the in-demand skills that hiring managers are actively seeking right now.
Leverage the Knowledge Advantage from Key Opinion Leaders to build an above-average skill set.
With 14 years of experience in Product Management, I've navigated the complexities of career advancement firsthand. I've successfully negotiated salary increases of up to 33%, was promoted to Head of Product, and mastered all the challenges outlined in the section above.
As a consultant for Product Management, I’ve had the opportunity to work with hundreds of Product Managers. I saw how some of them skyrocketed up the career ladder while others hit frustrating plateaus. This made me curious: What skills and competencies do employers truly value most? To answer this question, I developed the Job Leveling Matrix—a unique tool that identifies all the relevant skills employers are looking for. It even shows the potential salary increases you can achieve by acquiring these skills.
In a field overflowing with methods, frameworks, and buzzwords, I cut through the noise. My guidance focuses on the competencies that truly maximize your market value, ensuring that every step you take brings you closer to your career goals. I've helped Product Managers and Product Owners like you overcome career stagnation and achieve remarkable growth. My strategies are battle-tested and refined by real-world success.
What sets me apart is my in-depth understanding of the Product Management job market and employer expectations.
My coaching isn't theoretical. It's rooted in solid data and grounded in strategies that have consistently delivered results for professionals in our field. I tailor my career advice to your specific career goals, current skills and target roles.
Ready to fast-track your Product Management career? Let's work together to get you to your next target role with the compensation you deserve.
Your success is my mission!
The Job Leveling Matrix helps you become the Product Manager or Product Owner that companies look for, hire and retain with above-average compensation. It's a tool that has captured all the relevant skills employers are looking for and that Key Opinion Leaders recommend. It even shows the potential salary increases you can achieve by acquiring these skills.
More than 50 competences, prioritized by importance to Employers and the Knowledge Advantage of Key Opinion Leaders.
Based on the analysis of thousands of job postings for Product Managers and Product Owners.
The Triple-Track Career Development Plan is designed to help you achieve your next career or salary jump. It is based on three development tracks along which you will develop the relevant product management skills and competencies.
Develop the in-demand skills that hiring managers are actively seeking right now. I’ve systematically analyzed thousands of job postings for Product Managers and Product Owners, identifying and ranking the most relevant competencies by market demand. The result? You’ll be able to prioritize your career development based on exactly what employers want and even see which pay rises are possible.
Leverage the Knowledge Advantage from Key Opinion Leaders to build an above-average skill set. I follow industry experts in Product Management every step of the way, extracting the key messages from their books, blog articles, podcasts, and videos. After all, Key Opinion Leaders know what skills make great Product Managers and Product Owners—now and in the future. Statement by statement, I check whether their insights contain information that helps you become more valuable to employers and stay ahead in a competitive job market.
Elevate your contributions to company goals to unlock promotion opportunities. You work hard and deliver good results. Yet, do you feel that your achievements are not adequately seen or appreciated? It doesn't have to be this way. Imagine walking into your next performance review with undeniable evidence of your contribution to the product's success and strategies that make it impossible for your manager to ignore your achievements. This puts you in the perfect position to confidently ask for the promotion or salary increase you deserve.
Take Ownership of your Career Trajectory and become the Product Manager or Product Owner who makes their Next Career Move or achieves their Desired Salary Increase.
Your current development plan is probably based on just two perspectives: your own and your manager’s. There is nothing wrong with that, provided your manager really is interested in your career progress. But let’s be honest: managers often have competing priorities, and your professional development can easily receive less attention than it deserves. Whether unintentional or simply a low priority, this does not help your career. This is exactly where the Professional Development Plan Review comes in!
Here’s how it works:
What makes this review unique?
My actionable advice grounded in the Triple-Track Career Development Plan for Product Managers and Product Owners, which is based on:
This ensures you don’t just become invaluable to your company, but also boost your value in the competitive job market.
What you’ll get:
Option 1: You can search for solutions yourself, try them out, test them, reject them, and try again until you get it right. But I know from my own experience that this takes a lot of time and nerves.
Option 2: You skip this step and fast-track the way to your next career leap or salary increase.
Your advantage: You will reach your targets faster and make fewer mistakes.
Are you ready to replace your stress, frustration and many setbacks with moments of success?
Yes? Then don't wait for “better times” and let’s get started!
Still unsure? Then get in touch with me! We'll talk and find out how I can help you achieve your goals.
You will not find the Job Leveling Matrix or the Triple-Track Career Development Plan anywhere else. I developed them to give the people I work with unique advantages in their product management careers.
Imagine making your next career leap or achieving a salary increase. When you compare your potential additional income with this investment, you'll see that I'm offering you a very attractive opportunity.
This depends on the booking situation. The lead time is normally 5-10 working days.
Trust is something that takes time to develop. We don't know each other yet. To be able to help you in the best possible way, we need to be able to talk about everything. That's why we will sign a non-disclosure agreement before our first meeting. This means that everything we discuss remains between us - no exceptions!
I am happy to help. Simply send your question by e-mail to hallo@smart-product-people.com. I usually get back to you within 48 hours (Monday - Friday).
