1:1 on Technical Program Management overview

1. Introduction & Objectives (5 min)

• Purpose of the 1:1
• Quick background check on expectations

2. What is a Technical Program Manager? (5 min)

• Overview of the TPM role
• Differences from Project & Engineering Managers

3. Core Responsibilities of a TPM (5 min)

• Program execution & cross-functional collaboration
• Risk management & mitigation
• Stakeholder management

4. Key Skills & Tools (5 min)

• Essential TPM skills (technical, leadership, communication)
• Tools & frameworks (JIRA, Microsoft projects, 8D, project budget, RASIC etc.)

5. Real-World TPM Challenges & Best Practices (5 min)

• Common pitfalls & how to navigate them
• Examples of successful program execution

6. Q&A & Next Steps (5 min)

• Address any questions
• Recommended resources & action items