nandanosql Purpose
Assess readiness for a PM Director-level role — evaluating strategic thinking, team leadership, cross-functional influence, and organizational impact. Identifies gaps and builds a targeted development plan.
Application
Turn 1: Current Scope
Agent asks: "Tell me about your current role."
- Title and scope
- Team size (if managing)
- Products/features you own
- Who you report to
- How long in current role
Turn 2: Competency Assessment
Agent evaluates across 5 Director-level competencies:
## Director Competency Assessment
### 1. Strategic Thinking
- [ ] Can articulate product vision that aligns with business strategy
- [ ] Makes bets on 12+ month horizons
- [ ] Balances portfolio across explore/exploit
- [ ] Influences company strategy, not just product strategy
### 2. Team Leadership
- [ ] Has managed and grown PMs (hiring, coaching, performance)
- [ ] Creates team culture and operating norms
- [ ] Handles performance issues directly
- [ ] Develops succession planning
### 3. Cross-Functional Influence
- [ ] Influences engineering, design, marketing leadership
- [ ] Navigates organizational politics effectively
- [ ] Builds coalitions for strategic initiatives
- [ ] Resolves cross-team conflicts
### 4. Execution at Scale
- [ ] Manages multiple teams/products simultaneously
- [ ] Creates systems and processes that scale
- [ ] Delegates effectively (doesn't do IC work)
- [ ] Handles ambiguity and prioritizes across product lines
### 5. Business Acumen
- [ ] Understands P&L impact of product decisions
- [ ] Can present to board/C-suite with confidence
- [ ] Thinks about business model, not just features
- [ ] Understands competitive dynamics and market trends
Turn 3: Gap Analysis
## Readiness Score
| Competency | Score (1-5) | Biggest Gap |
|-----------|-----------|------------|
| Strategic Thinking | [#] | [Gap] |
| Team Leadership | [#] | [Gap] |
| Cross-Functional Influence | [#] | [Gap] |
| Execution at Scale | [#] | [Gap] |
| Business Acumen | [#] | [Gap] |
| **Overall** | **[#/25]** | |
**Readiness:** [Ready (>20) / Getting close (15-20) / Build more experience (<15)]
Turn 4: Development Plan
## Development Plan: Senior PM → Director
### Top 3 Gaps to Close
1. [Gap] → [Specific development activity + timeline]
2. [Gap] → [Activity + timeline]
3. [Gap] → [Activity + timeline]
### Stretch Assignments to Seek
- [Assignment that builds competency X]
- [Cross-functional project that builds influence]
### Recommended Reading/Learning
- [Book or resource relevant to gaps]
References
Related Skills
skills/leadership/pm-career-ladder/SKILL.md— Career level expectationsskills/leadership/vp-cpo-readiness-advisor/SKILL.md— Next level assessmentskills/leadership/influence-without-authority/SKILL.md— Key Director skill
Skill type: Interactive Domain: Leadership & Career