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Is the Future of the Technical Program Manager Role Dead?
In this ever-evolving world of technology, roles and responsibilities are subject to constant change. The Technical Program Manager (TPM)...

Priyanka Shinde
7 min read


Driving change: How to influence without authority and get your ideas accepted
The TPM role is highly people-oriented, relying on strategies such as how to influence without authority to achieve objectives. I talked...

Priyanka Shinde
4 min read


Failed Your TPM Interview? How to see the glass half full
Job interviews are one of the toughest situations that people face. Interviews are also one of the most feared situations and cause a lot...

Priyanka Shinde
8 min read


Core TPM Skills That Are Not Emphasized Enough
I recently posted about TPM core skills on LinkedIn. I have seen many TPMs who are hyper focused on perfecting their technical skills...

Priyanka Shinde
6 min read


7 More TPM Myths That You Should Know
TPM Myths & Facts - Part 2 It is so disheartening to hear the misconceptions around the Technical Program Manager role. Many TPMs get...

Priyanka Shinde
7 min read


Common Mistakes in TPM Resumes
A resume is the first impression that a candidate makes on a prospective employer. The value of a resume will never diminish even if we...

Priyanka Shinde
5 min read


Why not to re-invent the wheel
In a previous blog post titled How to scale and find balance as a TPM, I talk about creating repeatable processes and systems to help you...

Priyanka Shinde
2 min read


Technical Program Manager Interviewing Basics
Interviewing can feel overwhelming and nerve wracking. It can feel difficult especially because the topmost companies have less than five percent acceptance rate. That means less than 5 candidates out of a total of 100 interviewed, get an offer. Getting into a top company of your choice is a high stakes situation for you. It can mean the difference between financial freedom and constant struggle. Let me tell you - Interviewing does not have to be so mind numbing. With the rig

Priyanka Shinde
9 min read


How to scale and find balance as a TPM
In order to achieve meaningful impact as a TPM and level up your career, it is important to achieve the right balance in your work. TPMs...

Priyanka Shinde
8 min read


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

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