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Technical Program Manager's Handbook

Technical Program Manager's Handbook

By : Joshua Alan Teter
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Technical Program Manager's Handbook

Technical Program Manager's Handbook

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By: Joshua Alan Teter

Overview of this book

The role of the Technical Program Manager (TPM) is crucial in the tech industry, bridging the gap between technical expertise and business acumen. The second edition of the Technical Program Manager’s Handbook offers a comprehensive guide to excelling in this role. Building on the foundational concepts from the first edition, this updated version introduces new chapters that explore the integration of AI and Emotional Intelligence (EI) in program management. These crucial additions complement the broader focus of the book on bridging business and technology but don’t overshadow it. You'll learn how to apply AI-driven tools to enhance project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication, as well as how to leverage EI to build strong team relationships and improve leadership effectiveness. This book provides practical tools, methodologies, and case studies, offering insights from industry leaders to help both aspiring and practicing TPMs apply advanced concepts and strategies effectively. It also explores the unique aspects of the TPM role in major tech companies, helping you to navigate and thrive in your career. By the end of this book, you'll have a clear understanding of the TPM role, along with a breakdown of the necessary technical and program management skills, to develop a clear roadmap for your career.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
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Section 1: What Is a Technical Program Manager?
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Section 2: Fundamentals of Program Management
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Section 3: Technical Toolset
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Index

Pillars of a Technical Program Manager

For most of my professional career, I have been a technical program manager (TPM)—or a proxy to it. During this time, I have worked alongside other TPMs on large-scale projects, mentored junior TPMs on their journey, and interviewed a large number of TPMs from all corners of the industry. Over the years, I have gained a considerable perspective on what a TPM is and what makes them successful.

Without getting into complex sentence diagramming, let’s take a look at the job title itself, technical program manager. The title is comprised of two parts, the noun program manager and the adjective technical. From this, it’s easy to see that there are at least two foundational pillars to a TPM role: program management and the technical toolset. In my view, program management consists of two separate pillars since program management includes project management. You cannot have the skills to run a program without also having the...

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