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What is the relationship between product manager and engineering team

Every business has a unique perspective regarding how products are developed and how PMs fit into that process. Here are the three most typical varieties along with advantages and disadvantages: Engineering is driven by PM.  This is known as the "throw it over the wall" method, in which project managers gather needs, prepare the standard product requirements document, and then give it to engineering to spec out the technical requirements. Modern firms might carry out this procedure in a more flexible and cooperative manner, but it is still expected that PMs are the most knowledgeable about what customers need and that engineering is there to assist them. Pro: Engineering can concentrate on programming without being distracted much; this usually works well for waterfall development shops with lengthy life cycles. Con: Engineers fail to see the big picture and lack consumer empathy, which might result in a subpar user experience. When technical debt and "plumbing" wor...