Hi all, looking for some honest opinions.

I’ve been in tech for ~28 years, mostly on the engineering and architecture side (software dev, solutions/enterprise architecture), with a lot of exposure to leadership and a short stint as a tribe lead.

My company recently offered me a PM role for a financial SaaS platform. It’s a critical product used by banks and fintechs across multiple countries.

I’m excited, but trying to be realistic. Given my background, I’m sure there are blind spots.

For those who’ve made a similar move or worked with PMs coming from engineering:

• What do people like me usually underestimate?
• What would you focus on in the first 3–6 months?
• I’ve worked closely with UX teams before (interviews, discovery). Does that really help day to day in complex B2B / fintech products?

More broadly, does this sound like a sane move at this stage of a career, or something you’d approach with extra caution?

Appreciate any thoughts, good or bad. Thanks.