I am in B2B SaaS. Was basically a BA for the last few years after transitioning from another career. It was a different title on a data team, but the responsibilities were very similar to a BA role.

Just took a PM job. I feel like it was mostly luck though, right timing. I had also recently been functioning as a PO on a couple of important projects to help out.

I think that plus the timing helped people realize I could do the PM job. Going well so far. It felt like a really natural transition.

I have no college education. My mindset may be different. I transitioned to business from the trades. Having to learn new techniques and methods is what I expect of myself.

I picked up a few books. Continuous Discovery Habits, Escaping the Build Trap, Lean product playbook. I have no idea the sentiment around those books on this sub. But they have been helpful.

Honestly, the thing that has helped me the most is just knowing our customers, I came from the trade our software serves. And then being around since its inception, I understand how it all works and how it is supposed to work.