Need some perspective, is should I be trying to switch firms?

Long term goal: Product Manager/Strategy role in FAANG, specifically in AI/DL
Mid Term goal: I want to go for an M7 MBA.

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The answer is different for PM vs strategy. PM would be good to get into product as soon as possible. For strategy, you can stick it out longer in consulting to get higher level exit opps

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I’m not at a B4 or MBB atm, and all the research points to those significantly increasing chances. My current firm is same level as TCS, Capgemini, Infosys etc.

Currently I’m in tech consulting, made Senior Con in a year, and if I maintain trajectory I’m on track to be manager in 2-3 years. Switching to another firm will mean losing the network I’ve built up, a significant pay raise, and better chances of the exit I’m looking for.

I am working in Chatbots/RPA/ML and my team is pushing more into the AI field in case that tips things one way or another.

Edit: Current role is a combination of Dev/Architect (Depends on technology/project)

Thanks for the advice C2. Currently only doing light coding on the ML side of things. OOO I’m working on building up my github over the next year.

On the M7 portion, in your opinion is it better to stick with a lower tier firm, build skills, or jump to a higher tier firm and start over?

I realized that you’re not in pure strategy — transitioning your FAANG strategy is less straightforward from a tech consulting/implementation background. This lends itself more to PMO type roles at FAANG. In your case I might even consider lateral to corporate strategy

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