The Intentional Product Manager Podcast

Inside Product Hiring: Secrets from Those Who’ve Made the Leap

Shobhit Chugh Season 1 Episode 39

In this episode, Shobhit Chugh and Will Lowrey from Intentional Product Manager pull back the curtain on the exact system our clients use to stand out in a crowded product market and land senior roles faster.

What you’ll learn:

  • The state of the PM job market and why companies are still hiring, negotiating, and choosing from strong pipelines
  • Angle of Mastery positioning, and how it makes you the obvious hire, not just another candidate
  • Why a narrative-first approach beats resume tweaks and keyword stuffing
  • The behaviors that move you forward daily without burnout
  • How to get “pre-sold” before the interview with the right kind of networking

Who this is for:
Product managers and product leaders aiming for Director, VP, or C-suite roles who want a clear, repeatable way to differentiate, interview with confidence, and negotiate from strength.

Real wins we discuss:

  • Final rounds for multiple executive roles at once
  • Two competing offers within 24 hours
  • Exceeding comp goals after one focused week on the right activity
  • Alumni coming back for executive strategy support after landing C-suite roles

Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Introduction
01:11 – Celebrating Recent Wins
04:39 – Insights on the Current PM Job Market
09:26 – Misconceptions About Job Search
15:12 – Personalizing Job Search Strategies
21:12 – Behind the Scenes at Intentional Product Manager
26:59 – Tailoring Strategies for Senior PMs
30:30 – Client ROI and Success Stories
36:49 – Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways


Follow Shobhit Chugh at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/

Follow Will Lowrey at https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamlowrey/ 

www.intentionalproductmanager.com