The Changing Landscape of IT Job Market: Insights on Product and Project Roles

March 22, 2024, 9:49 am
OZON
OZON
Location: Russia, Moscow
Employees: 10001+
Founded date: 1998
Total raised: $1.42B
Tinkoff Bank
Tinkoff Bank
Location: Russia, Moscow
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 2007
In the fast-paced world of IT, the job market is constantly evolving. Annual research conducted by hh.ru sheds light on the preferences of product managers and project managers in terms of ideal employers and key criteria for choosing a workplace. Let's dive into the findings and see where these professionals want to work and what factors matter most to them.

Recognizable Employers and Desired Workplaces
In a survey of 764 professionals, it was found that Yandex is the top employer in terms of recognition among both product managers (69%) and project managers (69%). However, the preferences diverge beyond this point.
Among product managers, Yandex remains the most desired workplace, followed by VK and Ozon. The top five companies with significant growth compared to 2021 include Yandex (+14%), VK (+25%), Ozon (+9%), hh.ru (+14%), and Avito (+16%).
For project managers, Yandex is also the top choice, with Tinkoff and VK following closely behind. The top five employers for project managers also showed significant growth compared to 2021.
Ideal Employer Criteria
Product managers and project managers share similar priorities when it comes to choosing an ideal employer. Competitive salary, company stability, and remote work opportunities are key factors for both groups.
Product managers also value a clear system for professional and career growth, as well as professionalism among colleagues. The importance of salary, company stability, and remote work opportunities has increased significantly compared to 2021.
For project managers, a clear career growth system and well-structured work processes are important criteria. The significance of company stability, remote work, and continuous learning opportunities has increased, while the importance of interesting projects has decreased.
Social Benefits and Perks
Both product and project managers value social benefits such as health insurance, provided work equipment, and corporate fitness programs. The importance of health insurance, work equipment provision, and family health insurance has increased, while the significance of discounts on products and services, mobile expenses coverage, and corporate dining has decreased.
Job Search and Events
Product managers and project managers often use social networks like Telegram channels, LinkedIn, and Habr for job searches. Popular conferences for product managers include ProductSense, ProductCamp, AgileDays, Epic Growth Conference, and Matemarketing.
For project managers, popular social networks for job searches include Telegram channels, Habr, and LinkedIn. Popular conferences for project managers include AgileDays, ProductCamp, ProductSense, and Enterprise Agile Russia.
Overall, the research sheds light on the evolving preferences and priorities of product and project managers in the IT job market. Stay tuned for more insights as we continue to monitor the dynamic landscape of the industry.