You’ve just landed your dream PM role. The expectations are high. The tools are unfamiliar. The roadmap is fuzzy. So how do you go from “new hire” to “critical force” - fast?
In this talk, I share a practical, field-tested framework I developed after transitioning from a decade of leading product partnerships into a PM role inside one of the world’s most complex ecosystems: YouTube Ads.
This isn’t a checklist of onboarding tips. It’s a system for ecosystem engineering: a method to map influence, spot leverage points, and create clarity where none exists.
I’ll unpack the mental models, ramp-up mechanisms, and team principles that helped me get operational with impact... and what I’d do differently next time.
Whether you’re stepping into a new PM role or mentoring someone who is, this session offers the tools to turn ambiguity into agency.
