Product Manager Review

I work as a product manager in Cash Management. My role involves, launching, developing and in life maintenance of Cash management products and solutions within corporate and business banking.

I have certainly developed and refined existing soft skills but I am learning a huge amount about businesses, corporate roles and how they support each other, and project management

I thoroughly enjoy my role and course. I had previously attended university and found it wasn't for me. Earning a qualification alongside paid work is far more suited to how I learn

The Training provider has not been the most organised throughout my course. From the beginning their organisation skills have not met expectations and this has only worsened throughout the pandemic.

The apprenticeship coordinators within the bank have been incredibly supportive and encouraging. In my day to day job my manager is fantastic and works with me to help develop my skills and manage my time. However, there is still a bit of a stereotype that apprentices are young and inexperienced (I have been in employment for several years) which means a minority of colleagues treat us as such.

I am usually able to get support from my coach when needed but sometimes my emails are left unread.

It definitely adds to my development due to the broader course content however, I learn more about my role on the job.

Yes, there are several employee led networks

Yes

The diverse culture in the bank is great and people are encouraged to be their authentic selves

Be yourself, be agile, and work hard