Critical Qualities in a Great Product Manager
So you want to be a product manager? What do recruiters and senior executive look for in a great Product Manager? In this presentation from ProductTank Oslo, Per Einar Dybvik, partner at Startup Lab Oslo and former CEO of WIMP (now Tidal) shares his perspective in what he looks for in product “super managers”. From his experiences in early internet product experience at Telenor and Schibsted Mobile, to crowded markets while at WIMP, Per distinguishes the different contexts of product life-cycle and technology interaction.
But consistently throughout these roles, Per highlights and goes through the important qualities that make great product managers:
- Product Instincts
- Business Mindset
- Technical Skills
- People person
Check out the Q&A for the ProductTank Oslo February talks!
About the author
Lorian Leong
Lorian is a product professional and independent researcher immersed in Stockholm’s tech scene, with expertise spanning lifestyle and entertainment technology, internet and consumer tech, B2B/B2C hardware, and internal tools. This diverse experience allows her to bring a nuanced perspective to each project. As the cofounder and former organiser of ProductTank Oslo, she has also played a pivotal role in fostering a community of product professionals and driving conversations about innovation and best practices in product development. Passionate about the intersection of technology and society, she conducts research exploring how technology shapes everyday life, with a special focus on internet and mobile phone studies. Her published work highlights her commitment to understanding the broader impact of our digital interactions.
