A product manager is responsible for delivering solutions to meet market needs by identifying opportunities, defining products and features, launching products, and overseeing products in the market. They must ensure products are successfully brought to market and maximize profits. Key duties include generating sales leads, managing the product brand and profit/loss, introducing new products, and retiring unsuccessful products. Product managers work cross-functionally with teams like engineering, marketing, sales and rely on strong communication, accountability and trust. They use tools like roadmaps, scorecards and launch plans to manage the product lifecycle from concept to retirement. The role requires a blend of domain knowledge, business skills, communication abilities and a customer-centric, innovative mindset.