As a seasoned product manager with a deep background in systems engineering, I’ve found that bridging the gap between technical execution and strategic priorities is where the magic happens. I’ve been ‘in the weeds’ with development teams, understanding the code, infrastructure, and challenges they face. This connection builds trust and ensures I can speak their language. But my role also requires keeping an eye on the horizon — aligning technical efforts with long-term business goals like user experience, scalability, and revenue growth.

The key is to balance both perspectives. For example, I have worked closely with my development team to ensure technical feasibility while advocating for features that solved high-priority customer pain points. By translating strategic goals into actionable tasks, the team stayed focused and engaged, knowing their work directly impacted the company’s success. By calling out the team members during quarterly readouts, I give them their space to shine within the organization, acknowledging their hard work.

How do you connect short-term technical efforts with long-term business objectives?