Technical Program Manager's Handbook
eBook - ePub

Technical Program Manager's Handbook

Unlock your TPM potential by leading technical projects successfully and elevating your career path

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eBook - ePub

Technical Program Manager's Handbook

Unlock your TPM potential by leading technical projects successfully and elevating your career path

About this book

Explore the TPM role in depth with this revised second edition. New coverage includes advanced program management techniques, emotional intelligence, and AI integration. Join business with technology and elevate your career.

Key Features

  • Learn advanced system design principles and architectural concepts necessary for a TPM
  • Get up to speed with AI-driven project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication tools
  • Benefit from practical tools, methodologies, case studies, and real-world examples

Book Description

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.

What you will learn

  • Uncover the critical importance of the TPM role in the tech industry
  • Understand and leverage the unique aspects of the TPM role
  • Discover what makes a successful TPM through real-world case studies
  • Master project management with advanced technical skills and AI tools
  • Apply EI to enhance leadership and team management
  • Explore careers and paths for TPMs in the Big Five tech companies

Who this book is for

This book is designed for aspiring and established Technical Program Managers (TPMs), tech professionals transitioning into TPM roles, and recent graduates embarking on careers in technology consulting. It's also valuable for business analysts, project managers, and anyone supporting or working alongside TPMs. To fully benefit from this book, readers should have a basic understanding of the project management life cycle and be comfortable with technical concepts, as it dives into advanced topics and real-world applications.

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Table of contents

  1. Preface
  2. What Is a Technical Program Manager?
  3. Fundamentals of a Technical Program Manager
  4. Pillars of a Technical Program Manager
  5. Career Paths
  6. Fundamentals of Program Management
  7. An Introduction to Program Management Using a Case Study
  8. Driving Toward Clarity
  9. Plan Management
  10. Risk Management
  11. Stakeholder Management
  12. Managing a Program
  13. Emotional Intelligence in Technical Program Management
  14. Technical Toolset
  15. The Technical Toolset
  16. Code Development Expectations
  17. System Design and Architecture Landscape
  18. Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Technical Program Management
  19. Enhancing Management Using Your Technical Toolset
  20. Index