Ask the Experts: Keys to Project Success in Product Management

  Product Management   Strategy  

PMI’s recent research on Maximizing Project Success found that 39% of respondents' most recent projects were in product development, indicating these roles frequently interact in organizations today. That’s why having the right practices in place is critical for successful project delivery. 

When it comes to product management, success isn’t just about meeting deadlines—it’s about taking a strategic approach that blends proven methodologies and best practices to ensure products are delivered on time and meet expectations. 

In this follow-up article to Product Management vs. Project Management: Collaboration, Similarities and Differences Across Roles, PMI asked its product management subject matter expert (SME) group to explore where project management and product management align—and where they differ—when it comes to key project success factors like metrics, technical indicators and customer satisfaction. 

1. What key metrics or success indicators do you focus on in each role? How do these drive decisions and strategy in your role?  

“As product manager, the key metrics or success indicators are the customer or client satisfaction for the functionality, aesthetic, user interface, technical, financial and other product specific requirements and outcomes for the present and as assessed for …

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