IC to Product Leader: Your Career Roadmap

Sumit Malpani

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IC to Product Leader: Your Career Roadmap
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₹5,499
60 mins

Who should opt for this?

  • You're a Senior PM/Lead PM with 7-12 years of experience considering your next move
  • You're torn between the IC track (Principal PM, Staff PM) and people management (Director, VP)
  • You've been interviewing for Director roles but not getting offers
  • You want to understand what "Director-level thinking" actually means
  • You're preparing for salary negotiations at the ₹50L-₹1Cr level


What need it caters to: The jump from Senior PM to Director is the hardest transition in product management. It's not about doing more—it's about thinking differently, leading through influence, and driving outcomes across teams. This session gives you a clear roadmap to make that leap successfully.


What we'll cover:

✅ IC vs. Management: Should you go Principal PM or Director? (Honest pros/cons for your situation)

✅ Director-Level Expectations: What changes when you move from execution to leadership

✅ Interview Prep for Director/VP Roles: How to answer strategy, leadership, and vision questions

✅ Building Your Personal Brand: Positioning yourself as a thought leader (internally and externally)

✅ Salary Negotiation Strategy: How to negotiate ₹50L-₹1Cr+ offers in India

✅ Your 6-Month Roadmap: Specific milestones to become Director-ready


What you'll walk away with:

  • A personalized 6-month career roadmap with clear milestones
  • Decision clarity on IC vs. management track (based on your goals and strengths)
  • Interview prep framework for Director-level conversations
  • Salary negotiation playbook tailored to India's market
  • Confidence that you're ready for the next level
  • Access to my network (if relevant intros can help)


Why this works: I made the transition from IC to Director. I know what worked, what didn't, and what hiring committees actually look for. Most importantly, I can give you honest feedback on whether you're ready—and if not, exactly what to work on.

Book this if you're serious about stepping into product leadership and want a clear path forward.

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