1:1 on Technical Program Management _Deep review

1:1 Technical Program Management Overview Agenda

1. Introduction & Objective (5 min)

• Purpose of the 1:1
• Understanding the participant’s background and expectations

2. What is Technical Program Management? (10 min)

• Definition and role of a TPM
• How TPM differs from Project Management and Engineering Management

3. Core Responsibilities of a TPM (10 min)

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

4. Key Skills for a Successful TPM (10 min)

• Technical acumen
• Communication & leadership
• Agile, waterfall & program management methodologies
• Problem-solving & adaptability

5. Tools & Frameworks Used by TPMs (5 min)

• Common tools (JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft project etc.)
• Popular frameworks (Agile, Waterfall)

6. Real-World TPM Scenarios & Challenges (10 min)

• Handling cross-team dependencies
• Managing scope creep
• Dealing with technical and business trade-offs

7. Q&A & Next Steps (10 min)

• Address any questions
• Resources for further learning
• Discuss potential action items or follow-ups