Oct 2023 Cohort

Learn how to be an effective TPM and acquire real-world tested strategies for leading big complex programs to win career success.


Aadil Maan

Foundations Of Technical Program Management

Blackberry

Apple

Google

Nike

Humane

If you want to understand what it takes to drive complex projects to success in fast-paced, technical environments, this course is for you. A Technical Program Manager (TPM) isn’t just a project manager—they’re the strategic force that aligns teams, removes obstacles, and makes things happen. In this course, we’ll dive deep into the TPM role, covering everything from the core responsibilities to advanced strategies that will set you apart. Whether you’re new to the field, planning to transition into the role, or just trying to understand how TPMs can make your team more effective, this course will give you the clarity and tools you need. Here’s what you’ll gain:- 📚 The TPM Foundation:&nbsp;Understand the essential responsibilities and mindset that define a successful TPM, from managing stakeholders to navigating technical challenges.- ⚙️ Practical Strategies for Success:&nbsp;Learn how to organize, prioritize, and deliver on complex programs that drive real results.- 🚀 Leadership at Scale:&nbsp;Discover how TPMs act as force multipliers, creating alignment across teams and ensuring smooth execution on ambitious goals.Who Should Take This Course? By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand what makes an effective TPM—you’ll be ready to apply these strategies in your own work or to empower TPMs in your organization. Ready to dive in and make an impact? Let's begin.

Mastering the Technical Program Manager Role


New to the TPM role: Learn the key skills and strategies to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

Looking to transition into TPM role: Get the knowledge you need to confidently move into the role and lead technical programs.

Product / Engineering leaders: Understand what to expect from TPM, how to leverage their expertise for better project execution &amp; alignment.

Who is this course for

Here is what you will learn


Get a crash course on how bigtech and startups leverage TPMs to maximum effect. This will help you chart your own career goals as well as understanding where growth opportunities might lie for TPM.

What is a Technical Program Manager


Learn my first principles approach to leading complex programs with a framework you can apply to any project of any size and complexity. Dive deep into real world case studies to see how the framework gets applied on complex programs.

How Great TPMs lead large complex programs


Learn the shape of power, battle tested strategy to dealing with difficult personalities, lead with influence and without authority. Dive into case studies to help you turn theory to practice.

How Great TPMs leverage Superpowers to lead


Equip yourself with my battle tested approach to breaking down and becoming well versed in any technical system you come across by leveraging my "Systems Philosopher Approach". Learn how my "World Builder Framework" will help you deploy processes and strategies for any problem.

How Great TPMs are Systems Philosophers


What exactly is a Technical Program Manager and what do they do? TPMs are synonymous with BigTech yet the precise definition of a TPM varies company to company. We will start by establishing a baseline of a TPM based on my experiences working at Apple, Google, Nike and now Humane.

Foundations


Before you can lead complex programs, you must understand the shape and nature of complexity. Then, you need the right toolkit to dive into any complex programs and lead it like a Great TPM. Here we dive into both - the shape of complexity and toolkit to overcome it.

Leading Complex Programs


TPM and PMs are leader that have no formal authority. We can't make people do anything. What we can do is influence outcomes and trajectories. ﻿How? Lets dive into where power comes from and its not just your job title.

Leading Without Authority


Years of observing how the great TPMs at places like Apple, Google, Nike, and Humane make great programs successful, I will share what the secret sauce or tools they use to be GREAT. Big component - systems thinking and mindset.

TPM Superpowers


Together, we will work through case studies based on real world examples on how I tackled these programs and real world insights for how programs actually go down.

Case Study Driven Course


Course syllabus

Lead TPM, Platform, Product, and Services


Senior Program Management Consultant/ Manager


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You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

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