Overcoming Gender Bias Different Challenges as PM and PO

Throughout my career, subtle gender biases impacted my experience differently in PM and PO roles. As a PO, my input was often valued for its user-centric insight, aligning with stereotypes of women as nurturers, which sometimes made it easier to gain respect. However, as a PM overseeing timelines and budgets, I encountered skepticism about my authority, reflecting biases about women’s competency in managing resources and enforcing discipline. These experiences illuminate varying gender dynamics across roles.