Technical Program Manager

Coordinates and drives to completion initiatives that span multiple teams.

The Technical Program Manager coordinates and drives to completion initiatives that span multiple teams.

LevelSeniorPosition
4YesTPM4 - Technical Program Manager 4
5YesTPM5 - Technical Program Manager 5
6YesTPM6 - Technical Program Manager 6
7YesTPM7 - Technical Program Manager 7

TPM4 - Technical Program Manager 4

  • Specializes: is the go-to person for one or more technologies and takes initiative to learn new ones
  • Designs: designs and implements medium to large size features while reducing the system's tech debt
  • Coordinates: coordinates team members providing effective feedback and moderating discussions
  • Adjusts: adjusts the team processes, listening to feedback and guiding the team through the changes
  • Multiple Teams: makes an impact not only on the whole team but also on other teams

TPM5 - Technical Program Manager 5

  • Specializes: is the go-to person for one or more technologies and takes initiative to learn new ones
  • Designs: designs and implements medium to large size features while reducing the system's tech debt
  • Coordinates: coordinates team members providing effective feedback and moderating discussions
  • Defines: defines the right processes for the team's maturity level, balancing agility and discipline
  • Multiple Teams: makes an impact not only on the whole team but also on other teams

TPM6 - Technical Program Manager 6

  • Specializes: is the go-to person for one or more technologies and takes initiative to learn new ones
  • Owns: owns the production operation and monitoring of the system and is aware of its SLAs
  • Manages: manages the team members' career, expectations, performance and level of happiness
  • Defines: defines the right processes for the team's maturity level, balancing agility and discipline
  • Company: makes an impact on the whole tech organization

TPM7 - Technical Program Manager 7

  • Specializes: is the go-to person for one or more technologies and takes initiative to learn new ones
  • Evolves: evolves the architecture to support future requirements and defines its SLAs
  • Manages: manages the team members' career, expectations, performance and level of happiness
  • Defines: defines the right processes for the team's maturity level, balancing agility and discipline
  • Community: makes an impact on the tech community

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