What are the task/exit differences between a technical program manager and a non-tech program manager? In a program manager role right now and it‘s very high level, don’t have many individual contributor tasks (which I’d prefer given I’d say I only have 3 YOE). Looking at TPM reqs though, it seems there’s a heavier emphasis on development process knowledge and compsci experience more so than just project management skills. Is this because being a TPM leads into more product mgmt/developer roles?

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I’m not sure TPgM “leads into” PM or dev roles as a funnel. Program management is typically a dead end path with not much career advancement. But, some companies value dev experience or a CS background in PMs so having that TPgM experience can help land those roles.

Ah I see. I’m just trying to gauge if I should work to try to transition to TPgM from PgM if the exits are more lucrative.

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