Breaking into Product Management: What PMs Really Do & How to Get Your First Role

​Breaking into Product Management: What PMs Really Do & How to Get Your First Role

​Curious about a career in Product Management but not sure what Product Managers actually do—or how to land your first role?

​Join CREED Aberdeen for an insightful and practical session designed for aspiring Product Managers, career changers, graduates, and professionals looking to break into the field.

​Hear directly from Jake Bowen-Bate, Product Lead at Amiqus, and Tope Anifowose, Product Manager at HM Revenue & Customs, as they share real-world perspectives on what the PM role involves, the skills employers look for, how to build relevant experience, and practical steps you can take to secure your first opportunity.

​What we'll explore

• ​What Product Managers really do day to day

• ​The skills and mindset needed to succeed in Product Management

• ​How to gain relevant experience when you don't have a PM title

• ​Breaking into PM from another career or background

• ​What employers look for in aspiring Product Managers

• ​Practical advice for getting your first PM role

​📅 Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Venue: Zoom
🎟️ Organised by: CREED Aberdeen

​Whether you're just exploring Product Management or actively trying to land your first role, this session will give you practical insights, honest perspectives, and a clearer roadmap for getting started.