A lot of PMs I’ve spoken to (myself included) feel like we’re part-time project managers. Discovery, vision, and launch impact take a backseat to standups, tracking tools, and constant alignment work. I know PgM is part of the job, but it feels like it’s taken over. How are you balancing the operational side of the role with the strategic? What’s helped you shift that balance?

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Yes bc some companies don’t use PgMs so the project management tasks are split between engineering and product.

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Honestly? I had to push back more. I used to jump in and fill every gap, but now I ask: “Is this really a PM task?” Delegating and leaning on an actual project manager (when we have one) has helped a lot.

Align to the quarterly or monthly or sprint roadmap. How and when stuff gets done is up to engineering / marketing / UI etc. All a PM needs to ensure is that what’s expected to be delivered is what’s being delivered, and will be delivered on the timeline promised. Zoom out.

So much this - my org doesn't have any dedicated project managers and I'm constantly doing both jobs

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