Examples for PM Promotion Strategy Navigator

Standard promotion path for a PM with 18 months tenure at a mid-size SaaS company with clear budget cycles and supportive management. Demonstrates the complete workflow with month-by-month milestones, conversation scripts, and promotion case template.

Complex case with unclear budget timing, engineering-focused VP, and strong peer competition. Shows YELLOW feasibility assessment, VP education strategy, differentiation tactics, and stakeholder alignment for Director-level promotion.

Edge case where the target role doesn't exist, tenure is short (14 months), and CEO lacks PM background. Demonstrates two-phase approach: first define the role with business case, then pursue promotion. Includes recovery strategy from missed previous cycle.