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Hacking The Hiring Process – Alex Yang & Max Bevan on The Product Experience

Mind the Product

Maximillian Bevan (Director of Product) and Alex Yang (VP of Engineering) joined us to talk about how and why they’ve made these changes. Lily enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. Quote of the Episode. Quote of the Episode.

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Guide to the Software Engineer Career Path

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

You will no longer be tasked with writing code or other hands-on engineering duties at this point in your career. Soft skills, such as communication, conflict management, and leadership, play a more vital role than hard, technical skills. Nevertheless, you'll still be an engineering manager.

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What is the Role of a Technical Program Manager?

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Leadership And last, but certainly not least, TPMs must have strong leadership. These employees rely on the strong leadership skills of their TPM to successfully guide them through the successful execution of the program. Primarily, TPMs work extensively with the engineering teams in their organization.