Ever felt like you could make a bigger impact by solving the systems around the software? This week, Brooke & Matt sit down with Nicole Oliver from Nx to explore the bold transition from software engineer to Program Manager. Nicole opens up about her "aha" moment, how she overcame the fear of losing her identity as a dev, and the surprising ways her engineering background now helps her solve the frustrations that slow developers down. If you’ve ever been curious about a career pivot or just want to understand the "magic" behind project vs. program management, this episode is your roadmap to finding success in a whole new seat!

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The Dev Life S5 E8 | Nicole Oliver on Evolving from Developer to Program Leadership