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Managing Your Career like a PM, and How to succeed at AI Transformation

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What to expect

Why attend this ProductTank Oxford evening?

A practical, career-focused session designed for product managers who want to accelerate their own growth while gaining real-world insight into AI transformation. This event pairs a career-advancement discussion with actionable lessons on leading AI initiatives in organisations, making it especially valuable for PMs, aspiring PMs, and leaders navigating AI adoption.

What to expect

  • A two-part program: "Managing Your Career like a PM" and "AI Transformation - What Not to Do (and What to Do Instead)".
  • Timed agenda with clear takeaways: doors open at 6:00 pm; welcome at 6:50 pm; first talk at 7:00 pm; break at 7:45 pm; AI-focused session at 8:00 pm; wrap-up at 8:50 pm; networking afterwards.
  • Real-world perspectives from senior practitioners with hands-on experience leading AI and product teams.

Agenda (approximate)

  • 6:00 pm Doors open
  • 6:50 pm Welcome
  • 7:00 pm Managing Your Career like a PM
  • 7:45 pm Break
  • 8:00 pm AI Transformation - What Not to Do (and What to Do Instead)
  • 8:45 pm Wrap-up
  • 8:50 pm Close (drinks and networking welcome)

Speakers and backgrounds

  • James Gunaca: 20+ years as a Product Management and Digital Marketing leader, with experience at Amazon and ExpressVPN across the US and Europe. He focuses on helping PMs build robust career roadmaps and strategic plans.
  • Dr. Shahzia Holtom: An executive with 15+ years driving AI, data excellence, and innovation; formerly Global Head of Technical Excellence at Microsoft and, more recently, CTO of an AI startup. She brings enterprise AI transformation insights at scale.
  • Martina Hodges-Schell: Product leader, transformation coach, founder of Northshore; renowned for bridging UX, Lean, and Agile practices to drive customer-centred transformation. Co-author and executive coach with deep experience across global brands.

Who should attend

  • Product Managers seeking a clear career roadmap and practical guidance.
  • Leaders and transformation teams responsible for AI adoption.
  • Anyone exploring how to align personal growth with enterprise AI initiatives.
  • Professionals looking to network with peers in Product, AI, and digital transformation.

Format and value

  • Interactive talks complemented by Q&A and networking time.
  • Concrete takeaways you can apply to your career planning and AI projects.
  • An inside look at common AI transformation pitfalls and proven strategies to navigate them.

Venue and logistics

  • Location: King’s

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