First 30–60–90 day guide for Product Managers
Spend time observing, evaluating and acting in the first 90 days to succeed in the long run
Any new product manager at a new role would be eager to move the needle on their team/company’s goals and prove their worth. It may seem like the best thing to do is dive right into the backlog, assessing and building. I know I felt that way too but I also wanted to ensure I was setting the foundation for a long future of success. The key thing about those first 90 days is building trust with your team, understanding the customer & business needs and tackling the most appropriate win in your early days — building out your knowledge and relationships for success in the long run.
Three months ago I started a new role as a Product Manager in a new industry to me (e-commerce). Being nervous about succeeding at a role that is new to me, as well as having to start it remotely, I decided to journal my first 90 days, evaluate my experience and extract key pieces of learning to share.
My goal with this article is to share key things to focus on in your first three months as a product manager. I’ve broken it down month-by-month and provided a short list of steps you can take in each month to ensure you’re on track. I’ve approached this from the lens of a PM, however, some of…
