Is it realistic to switch from B2B Marketing Strategy (4 years experience) to Product Management? If yes, how do I do it?

I’ve been working for 4 years as a Senior Marketing Strategist at a B2B agency. My focus has mainly been on organic LinkedIn marketing, especially for clients in Automation, IT Services, SaaS, and Fintech. My background is in computer science engineering (BE) and I also hold a PGDM degree.

Lately, I’ve been feeling a strong pull towards Product Management. I enjoy thinking about how things work, customer pain points, product positioning, and long-term growth. But I’m not sure if it’s too late to make this switch or how realistic it is.

My questions:

  1. How can someone with my background move into a PM role?
  2. What kind of roles or companies should I target?
  3. What skills or certifications are actually worth the time?
  4. What kind of salary can I expect as a first-time PM in India (remote or hybrid)?
  5. Would my B2B experience and LinkedIn marketing work give me an edge or is it irrelevant?

Would really appreciate insights from anyone who’s made a similar transition or works closely with product teams. Honest advice is welcome.

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