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TPM Blog
Explore insights, tips and strategies for Program Managers in Tech


How to achieve Meaningful Impact as a TPM
In January, I shared some tips on how to set goals for meaningful impact . In this post, I want to go in depth on the best ways to...

Priyanka Shinde
9 min read


Debunking Myths & Misconceptions About the TPM Role: Part 1
TPMs are not always well understood. I have come across countless myths about this role. The TPM role can be broad and fuzzy which often...

Priyanka Shinde
4 min read


Goal Setting for TPMs: Creating Effective Goals to Drive Results
Happy New Year! It is a brand new year and a perfect time to retrospect and set goals for the year. As a TPM , you often have...

Priyanka Shinde
8 min read


Achieving Excellence as a TPM: A Strategic Guide to TPM Career Development
The most common mistake I have seen TPMs make is not understanding the difference between doing work and achieving meaningful impact. As...

Priyanka Shinde
7 min read


How to Transition from Engineering to Technical Program Management: A Step-by-Step Guide
I have received many requests from folks who want to transition to the TPM role from engineering roles. I often ask them about the...

Priyanka Shinde
7 min read


How to Build the Technical 'T' in TPM: Transitioning from Engineer to TPM
The “T” in TPM is very crucial and differentiates TPMs from other types of program managers. TPM is a technical role where individuals...

Priyanka Shinde
7 min read


How to Setup TPMs for Success: Essential Tips for Teams and Organizations
Today, I wanted to take a different angle and share some tips for teams and organizations who are starting to hire TPMs, to help them...

Priyanka Shinde
5 min read


First TPM on a team - What you need to know!
Are you the first and only TPM on a team? Are you overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Are you facing a lot of pushback? I hope...

Priyanka Shinde
6 min read


Demystifying Technical Program Manager (TPM) Responsibilities: Collaboration – Part 3
This is the last part in the Demystifying TPM Responsibilities series. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 . In this last part, I will focus...

Priyanka Shinde
5 min read


Demystifying Technical Program Manager (TPM) Responsibilities: Communication – Part 2
This post is a continuation of my previous post on Demystifying TPM Responsibilities where I focused on the program management aspects...

Priyanka Shinde
6 min read


Demystifying Technical Program Manager (TPM) Responsibilities: Planning – Part 1
If you are looking to find a new TPM opportunity, you have probably looked at many TPM job descriptions posted on LinkedIn and other...

Priyanka Shinde
5 min read


What is a Technical Program Manager (TPM)?
A Technical Program Manager (TPM) is a special type of program management role often found in the tech field. The definition of TPM...

Priyanka Shinde
5 min read

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