The PM Energy Problem: Why Great PMs Burn Out (and How AI Changes the Equation)
The Product Manager is one of the few roles with unlimited scope, constant context switching, and ambiguous success metrics - making burnout a common but rarely addressed challenge. With the rise of GenAI tools, PMs now face a paradox: while AI can automate documentation, analysis, and coordination, it also accelerates the pace of work and increases expectations. This session introduces the “PM Energy Problem” in an AI-driven environment: why even high-performing PMs struggle to sustain impact, and explores how decision fatigue, invisible work, and competing priorities evolve with AI. Attendees will learn practical strategies to manage energy, leverage AI effectively, and operate more sustainably without sacrificing results.
Jacky Cheung is a Senior Product Manager – Technical at Amazon Web Services. With 12+ years of product experience, he has led the launch of consumer and enterprise products in cloud computing services, fraud & risk, cybersecurity, financial services, and sports media. Jacky is a customer-obsessed product leader who is passionate about building impactful solutions that solve critical customer problems, harnessing strong cross-functional collaboration to drive alignment and deliver results at scale.