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What does "product manager" mean in programming?
product manager is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A person responsible for defining what a product should do and why. Product managers prioritize the backlog, write requirements, gather user feedback, and align engineering, design, and business teams around a shared roadmap. Often abbreviated as PM.
Example
"The product manager flagged that the new feature conflicts with the Q3 roadmap — we need to reschedule."
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