Ep 8 - How To Become a Program Manager With Olatunde Badmus

This week, we chat with Olatunde Badmus, a passionate tech leader dedicated to helping professionals thrive. As a Senior Technical PM at Oracle, Olatunde draws from his diverse leadership experience, including founding the National Nigerian Student Association as a student He holds an Executive MBA, Master's in Computer Science, and certifications including PMP, Scrum Master, and Scrum Coach. On this episode, Olatunde unpacks his journey to tech leadership - from honing technical expertise to spearheading teams. He shares real-world advice on excelling as a program manager, empowering emerging talent, and lessons learned from his varied roles driving change. Tune into this edition of the stream as Olatunde reveals tangible tips to guide your career growth in tech! Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Why Tech? 4:58 - Early Difficulties 6:18 - Landing the First Job & Interview Tips 14:03 - Networking 17:24 - Necessary Skills 22:44 - Salary Progression 23:50 - Certifications 28:00 - Biggest Mistake 30:52 - Adapting to New Roles 34:15 - Starting All Over Again 39:04 - Importance of Mentorship 46:00 - PMP Requirements 47:29 - Entering Mentorship Circles 53:12 - Handling Resistance to Change 57:00 - Finding Success With Communication 1:00:06 - Landing A Role Without Experience 1:03:35 - Conclusion