A good product manager must be
Customer centric - A good PM will always keep their customers at the heart of every decision. It is essential that the product team is working on features as per real user needs. In order to do this, PM should be able to be able to work through customer feedback, reviews, analyze these data to understand their true pain point and prioritize the right features for delivery.
Clear communicator - Clear communication is of utmost importance for this role. It is essential that a PM is bale to articulate a complex problem in a simple manner. A PM deals with various stakeholders and needs to be able to communicate in a clear manner to be able to align all the teams towards a common goal.
Strategic thinker - A good PM should be able to think several steps ahead, planning actions strategically aligning with the business goals. This includes planning a clear roadmap, anticipating risks, and making decisions that balances short term and long term success.
Good problem solver - Problem solving is very central to a PM. There is problem solving in every aspect of the job. A PM should be able to break down a complex issue into smaller manageable problems and employ effective approaches to address them. A PM should also be very resilient under pressure and work in ambiguous situations.