5 tips for TPM interview prep
5 tips for TPM interview prep There are a number of guides available out there on how to prepare for a technical program manager interview, so I will keep this article brief and to the point. 1. Read up Articles on the internet on conflict resolution, risk management, dealing with difficult people, influencing without authority. […]
5 things to watch out for as you accept a TPM job offer
5 things to watch out for as you accept a TPM job offer 1. Interview difficult level Did the interview feel challenging? Did they expect you to talk about system design? Did they dive deep into your previous technical project? If not, you can expect yourself to be doing adhoc jobs that are not technical […]
Building Judgement as a PgM
Building Judgement as a PgM I was greatly inspired by Julie Zhou’s article on sharpening judgment. If you haven’t read her blog yet, do so, it will be well worth your time. I set out to understand what it means for a PgM to sharpen judgement. Based on her blog, there are three things that […]
Likability – An essential TPM skill
Likability – An essential TPM skill We all know that TPMs wear multiple hats at all time. They are gathering requirements, they are documenting, they are dousing fires, they are communication in charge and so much more. Running multiple shows, requires them to have multiple skills. Good communication, negotiation, problem solving etc. However, if there […]
Switching from Software Development to Program Management
Switching from Software Development to Program Management Have you been considering changing career tracks from Software development to Program Management? If the thought has crossed your mind, but you are not sure what it would mean long term, here you’ll find some factors to consider: Day to day responsibilities: You are no longer coding a […]
6 ways TPM managers can add value!
6 ways TPM managers can add value! Unlike dev managers, TPM managers are not directly involved in the projects their reports are overseeing. They are not in the same meetings, they are not solving the same problems. TPM Managers have a wide portfolio of projects they manage and it is infeasible to attend every meeting […]