How I Became a PRODUCT MANAGER at MICROSOFT | Learning Experience of Abhinav Chittora, PGPM Learner
How does a Project Manager transition into a Product Manager at Microsoft? 🚀In this video, Abhinav Chittora shares his journey of becoming what he calls an "Accidental Product Manager." From starting out in project management to discovering the power of asking “why,” Abhinav highlights the mindset shifts, skills, and support systems that shaped his career.
He reflects on the role of IPL’s alumni network, career coaching, and experiential learning through capstone projects. Abhinav also shares how leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini became a part of his learning journey. His story is an inspiring roadmap for anyone looking to break into or grow in product management.
In this Learning Experience video, our Post Graduate Program in Product Management (PGPM) learner, Abhinav Chittora, Product Manager at Microsoftshares his first-hand insights into:
- Why he got in to Product Management?
- How he transitioned from a Project Manager into Product Manager
- How the PGPM curriculum prepared him for real-world challenges.
- The support he received from faculty and mentors.
- Career Coaching and the importance of learning by doing.
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Here's what is covered in this video:
00:00 Introduction – Abhinav Chittora, Product Manager at Microsoft
00:08 Journey from Project Manager to Accidental Product Manager
00:39 First Exposure to Product Management – Focusing on the “Why”
01:05 Importance of Upskilling Every Year
01:19 PMP Certification and Early Career Growth
01:30 Why IPL? Alumni Network & Industry Connections
01:58 Building the Right Network and Community Support
02:18 Positive Feedback about IPL from Microsoft Colleagues
02:37 Career Coaching and Mentorship Benefits
03:02 Experiential Learning – Capstone Projects
03:28 Applying Real-World Problem Statements in Learning
03:37 Using AI Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, LLMs) in Assignments & Projects
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INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT - https://www.productleadership.com/programs/product-management-certification/?utm_medium=description&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=sep-2025
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN AI PRODUCT MANAGEMENT - https://www.productleadership.com/programs/ai-product-management-certification/?utm_medium=description&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=sep-2025
MBA In TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT - https://www.productleadership.com/programs/mba-in-technology-management/?utm_medium=description&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=sep-2025
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