The Path to Technical Program Management

Paul Currivan, a highly experienced individual in technical product and program management, discusses the skills and tools necessary for scaling as a TPM. He emphasizes the importance of foundational skills such as project management and systems thinking, as well as the ability to adapt to organizational changes. Paul shares his favorite tools for large-scale projects, including Jira, Miro, and Microsoft Project. He also highlights the need for effective testing and the dangers of scaling without user feedback. Paul discusses measuring the effectiveness and ROI of applications used in program management, emphasizing the benefits and time-saving capabilities of automation. In this conversation, Paul Currivan discusses the importance of scalability in TPM and shares his insights on the three pillars of scalability: applications, processes, and technology. He emphasizes the need for TPMs to understand the technical aspects of the systems they work with, including architecture, scalability limitations, and communication protocols. Paul also highlights the significance of stakeholder management and the role it plays in ensuring successful scaling. He advises TPMs to be adaptable and open to innovation while maintaining a balance between technical knowledge and project management responsibilities.

Paul Currivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcurrivan/

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