A. Age definitely doesn't matter. B. In Google, for example, many people take a path similar to what you describe, gradually moving to product management from

A. Age definitely doesn't matter. B. In Google, for example, many people take a path similar to what you describe, gradually moving to product management from an engineering background. It usually requires demonstrating leadership, and doing some 'rotations' in which you perform a PM role on smaller projects before taking on a full product. Perhaps your best shot is asking your current management to take on product management and ownership duties in a project you are familiar with, maybe even being mentored by an experienced PM. (Source: was a PM at Google)