About Nils Davis
Helping you make the perfect Product Manager Resume
I’m Nils Davis — 30+ year enterprise software product management veteran turned resume coach.
I didn’t set out to build a business around resumes. I set out to solve problems.
- On my very first day at TriNet, I spotted a 29-step manual onboarding process and helped cut it from hours to seconds.
- At Innotas, I pushed for a feature everyone thought was impossible — until it shipped a week later.
- And when Accept360, a product I believed in deeply, failed to scale, I did the painful postmortem. That failure sparked the frameworks, my book (The Secret Product Manager Handbook), and the Secrets of Product Management podcast that anchor my approach today.
Along the way, I learned something most product managers (and job seekers) struggle with: it’s not enough to do the work — you have to tell the story.
That’s why I created Perfect PM Resume program.
I help product managers translate their messy, hard-earned wins into sharp, compelling stories that get attention, get interviews, and change how they see themselves — and how others see them.
When I began my career in product management, there were almost no resources to help you learn the craft. I had to figure things out the hard way through trial, error, and experience. That challenge became the spark for one of my greatest passions: helping other product managers thrive in their careers.
Over the years, I’ve built a library of resources to support product managers at every stage, from those just starting out to seasoned professionals looking to sharpen their edge. Whether you’re looking for strategic insights, practical tools, or career advice, my goal is to provide you with the knowledge I wish I had when I was getting started.
You’ll find my work across multiple platforms
The Secrets of Product Management Podcast
Actionable strategies, insights, and real-world lessons on product management, marketing, innovation, and leadership.
The Secret Product Manager Handbook
Available in Kindle and paperback, this book distills years of experience into practical guidance for building great products and great careers.
YouTube Channel
Short, insightful videos on everything from stakeholder management to crafting a winning resume.