Technology Product Managers (was Re: Writing test Fridays)

[Kelley Greenman <writinglists -at- inkworkswell -dot- com>]

This is somewhat off-topic, so replies offlist please.

I'm being heavily recruited for the position of technology product manager 
with several companies. I have a background in project management and 
training publication manager -- but in very small companies whose only 
focus was the production of training material.

And that is one of the reasons I'm only looking to work for large 
companies, at the moment, to fill in that gap in my experience.

Still, I'd never heard of the position before. I did a little research and 
it sounds plausible -- and it makes sense as to *why* my resume would stand 
out: I have demonstrated experience as a developer, content developer, and 
designer. One of my key skills *is* being able to work and communicate 
across design, tech, content, and business development, and I'm especially 
good with the latter.

It all makes sense, to me, but I'm naive as to the ways of large, 
bureaucratic organizations, far more familiar with the 'wear many hats' 
environments of small companies. I was looking for a reality check. Is the 
position title just glorified "project manager"? Perhaps those of you 
who've experienced such managers directly would know?

Thanks in advance!

k
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