A bit disillusioned in Product Management after almost 10 years of experience working in all kinds of companies. I wasn't so lucky as to work in one that actually knew what product management is. So, I'm exploring project/program management. Has anyone made a successful transition into the field? Did you find it challenging to get interviews? Any credentials that helped find a job? I'm in Australia, by the way, if that matters.

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You should be able to make a switch to Technical Program Manager relatively easily as a SPM.

Program management will be a closer one to transition to.

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