PM
Product Management IT skill profile
Also known as PM · Product · Product Strategy · Product Development
What recruiters should know
Product Management is one of the highest-demand roles in the technology sector. AI is transforming the PM role — PMs who can work with AI tools for user research, roadmap prioritisation, and data analysis are preferred. The BLS projects strong growth in management roles across technology companies. AI-powered product managers are increasingly valued as companies need to rapidly iterate AI features. Average US PM salary: $130K-$185K at mid-to-senior level. PM skills are increasingly expected of founders and engineering leads at startups.
In plain terms
Managing product development from conception to launch
Industry demand
Overall level
very high
Trend
stable dominant
Top hiring sectors
- SaaS & Software
- E-commerce
- FinTech
- Healthcare Tech
- Consumer Apps
Proficiency ladder
What each level looks like in the work — behavioural markers, not job titles.
At this level, a developer can…
- Feature prioritization
- User stories
- Worked with engineering
- Basic roadmapping