🤔 Product vs Project vs Program Manager vs TPM | Your FREE guide to PM 🎁

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Now, to the juicy stuff about project and program management.

We throw out "PM" willy nilly but they are NOT the same.

Let me break it down for you:

- The similarities

- Differences

Similarities

• Use project management methodologies like agile and scrum

• Highly cross-functional and deeply embedded across an org

• Must wear multiple hats to mitigate risks, get buy-in and hold teams accountable

Project Manager (PjM)

• Manages a specific PROJECT or initiative, usually having a defined start + end date

• Responsible for the overall success of a specific project, including budget, timeline and quality of deliverables

• They work with stakeholders, team members, and vendors to establish project goals, milestones and resources needed.

Product Manager (PM)

• Defines the product vision and strategy

• Prioritizes the right features and ensures the product meets customer needs and business targets

• Crafts the narrative around WHAT to build and WHY: Project & Program Managers then figure out HOW to do it

Program Manager (PgM)

• Owns the overall success of a program, which often involve multiple projects and teams

• Oversees a group of RELATED Projects or Initiatives that work towards a common goal

• Often takes multiple months, quarters even years to accomplish

Technical Program manager (TPM)

• Oversees planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects

• Stakeholders often include engineering, product, design, etc.

• Able to understand technical details and thrive in technical environments

Next week, I’ll share 5 reasons why I chose the path to Program Management.

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