Remember to mention that the functions of product management and product ownership can be owned by one or more individuals depending on the product and the company's structure. Answer using the traditionally accepted definition of each role if you are unclear about how the two roles are viewed by the company you are interviewing with.

"In my experience, there is a lot of confusion about the difference between these two roles, and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. In companies that have both roles, product managers determine which products will fulfill user needs and whether or not they are viable and feasible given the results of market analysis. They develop an overall strategy for development and release and own the product roadmap. They coordinate activities between groups such as marketing, legal, finance, and engineering. They interact directly with the customer.

Product owners play a specific role within development teams. They develop product backlogs that represent the specific work that must be done to develop the product itself. They drive iteration goals and define the acceptance criteria for user stories. They facilitate discussions with the product manager or with users directly to refine the scope and gain user acceptance before the release of a product iteration.

Can you tell me how the two functions of product management and product ownership are handled within the teams I would be working with if selected for the open position?"