Being a successful Technical Program Manager - Shashank Melkote
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A Technical Program Manager (TPM) is one of the key roles in any organization today. They oversee and drive programs. In this podcast we have Shashank Melkote who breaks down the role by comparing it against a Project Manager and the journey for one before and after being a TPM.
Shashank is an Engineering Manager at Amazon and is hiring for Software Development Roles - so you're interested in working with someone who is knowledgeable, smart and empathetic - you can apply to roles below:
- https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3024194324/
In this video we talk about:
> Introduction
> Project Manager v/s Program Managers
> Project Manager to Program Manager - Natural Progression?
> Program Managers v/s Technical Program Managers(TPMs)
> Day-to-day responsibilities of a TPM
> What are the characteristics of a good TPM? $ Key pillars of being a successful TPM
> Most challenging aspect of being a TPM?
> Can I be a TPM straight out of college? Who can switch to a TPM?
> Career growth after being a TPM?
> Next conversation topic with Shashank?
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