A product series with Victoria Oladosu

On today's episode, I spoke with a seasoned product manager with almost 4 years now, She currently work with PlacidCode Labs as a Growth Product manager. She's also the founder of Product Hub Africa

She considers herself a skilled product specialist with extensive experience in tech startups, passionate about building and managing user-centered digital products that provide global solutions.

Her expertise spans roadmap development, UX analysis, strategic thinking, market research, UI design strategy, wireframing, and prototyping, combined with strong teamwork and leadership abilities.

Let's meet her, shall we?

NB: In this newsletter, you will encounter acronyms like PM, PMing, and other terminologies that will be used interchangeably in this article.

No matter the career you’re pursuing always have a goal written down, that will be your driving force.- Victoria Oladosu

• Can we meet you??

???????Hi, my name is Victoria Oladosu

• How long have you been a? PM and where do you work now as a PM??

I’ve been a PM for almost 4 years now, I currently work at PlacidCode Labs

• ?On a scale of 1-5, how much do you love your job?? And why do you love it so much?

I’d say 5. I love it so much because it is Fulfilling, Daring, Nerve-racking

My job as a PM and founder is fulfilling, that feeling you get when you know this is exactly where you want to be and I am fulfilling my purpose by doing exactly what I was born for. It is daring because it pushes me to do more all the time, I always want to be better than yesterday, and I am always out of my comfort zone.

And it is nerve-racking because it’s not an easy job as you must know. I always have a million things I’m doing, my brain is always on the clock?

• So people say there’s money in Tech is it true? Does that translate to Product management??

I believe it translates to 90% of tech fields, and it also depends on your level of experience and expertise. You earn more as you progress in the journey

• ?What is one thing you don’t like about being a PM?

I’m still trying to find out, for now, I love everything about being a PM

• ?Will you pick being a PM to other professions??

Yes, I will, if at all I want to switch professions, I’d rather explore other areas in product management like Data PM(like I’m currently doing), Growth PM, etc.

• As a PM? how do you manage time?

I think this is something inbuilt or something I have learned over time. I simply plan and prioritize. Once I have all activities planned out, I prioritize the most tasks and do them one at a time. Some tools can help like the notes & reminders app on your phone or simple project management tools like Notion and Trello

• ?What can someone who wants to pivot into PMing do with no experience?

The best thing for them to do is 1. Find a mentor 2. Join a tech community 3. Work on projects with friends or members from that community with the same goal as theirs

• What’s your advice for new PMs starting?

The first thing is to have a career goal, no matter the career you’re pursuing always have a goal written down, that will be your driving force. It can take you a moment to discover it but if you have a keen interest in building your career, you will find it.

Stay focused, build your expertise, build your networks, never doubt your capabilities, never stop learning and always celebrate yourself.

• ?What do you do outside of work? Hobbies or activities?

Researching, watching movies, traveling.

I am so grateful for your time Victoria Oladosu it means a lot to me and my audience. I hope someone reading this will be prepared for what is to come. Thank you!

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