Uncover the secret to becoming a successful technical program manager
Learn some of the system design principles and architectural concepts necessary for a TPM
Get up and running with a wide range of foundational program management topics
Description
The technical program manager (TPM) is a relatively new role born out of the need of the tech industry to have a specialized practitioner who speaks both tech and business and leverages this bilingual talent to get results that no one else can.
This book dives into what makes a TPM tick. You’ll find out which project and program management skills will help you shine and how you can apply your technical skills for effective results. This book looks at the TPM role across the Big Five tech companies (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Meta) to help you discern the most effective skills to be successful no matter which company you work for.
Are you already a well-performing TPM looking to see what’s next? This book identifies the career paths for a TPM at the Big Five to help you decide the next step for you.
By the end of this book, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to be a TPM, along with a breakdown of the necessary technical and program management skills to develop a clear roadmap for your career.
What you will learn
Investigate why a TPM is an important role in the tech industry
Understand the purpose and uniqueness of the TPM role
Discover what makes a successful TPM
Navigate project management with your unique technical skills
Explorer the career opportunities available for a TPM
Compare the TPM role and responsibilities across the Big Five tech leaders
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Joshua began his journey in Project Management as a Technical Lead at Hewlett Packard in 2012 by learning the basics of managing a project and working with stakeholders.
In July of 2013, he made the career switch to pursue Technical Program Management at Amazon. During that time, He advanced in his career twice from TPM to Sr. TPM in 2017, and then to Principal TPM in 2022.
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