Portfolio Power-Up: Build a Product Management Portfolio That Opens Doors

Looking to stand out in your product management job search? Learn how to craft a portfolio that shows your product thinking in action — beyond just a resume.

Join Emily Patterson, Director of Product Management, Platform Security at Dayforce and Founder of In the Lab — a nonprofit incubator that trains aspiring product managers through real-world product builds.

Emily brings both industry leadership and hands-on teaching experience, helping PMs at all levels sharpen their stories and showcase their impact.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• What to include in a PM portfolio
• How to structure it for clarity and impact
• Tips to make your portfolio a powerful part of your job applications

Whether you’re breaking into product or leveling up your career, you’ll leave with actionable next steps to craft a portfolio that gets noticed.

This session is brought to you by Women in Product - Chicago, ChiPMA, and the Chicago Product Alliance.

5:30pm Arrival and networking
6 - 7pm Presentation + Q&A
7 - 7:30pm Networking and goodbyes