Research questions

Motivation

1) What are the comprehensive responsibilities and accountabilities of a software PM?

Software Product Management is a continuously evolving field, and more and more organizations are adopting the discipline. Keeping track of how a PM’s role is evolving is imperative.

Also, the product management activities must be aligned with the product lifecycle to clearly understand a set of activities to be done at a time or a lifecycle stage. The question’s objective is to identify primary research done to illuminate the role of a software PM. Moreover, propose a framework clarifying the roles and responsibilities throughout the product life cycle.

2) How does the role of a PM interplay with other cross-functional roles?

The PM role often is compared with the CEO-like role due to its cross-functional collaboration. It is imperative to clarify how the role interplays with the cross-functional teams.

The question’s objective is to identify PM’s interaction with cross-functional teams with the various activities and deliverables. Moreover, propose a RACI responsibility chart clarifying the responsibilities and accountabilities.