Who this book is for

This book is meant for TPMs at every stage of their career, including those that are considering transitioning into the role. To get the most out of this book, there is an expectation that you will have some basic knowledge of project management. I tend to lean into the Project Management Professional (PMP) lingo and style but the book does not follow a specific methodology, as I don’t believe a single methodology can be adequately applied to this role! While I will cover many topics that are familiar in certification courses like PMP, I will not cover those topics with sufficient depth to certify as that is not my goal. That means some topics that I feel are hyper-specific to the PMP-style of management, but not seen by an average TPM, I won’t cover.

The book will cover some basic programming topics, although very little code is used except for illustrative purposes in Chapter 12, Code Development Expectations. Most concepts are explored using figures and text, as that fits the audience of the book the best.

To read the book, there’s no expectation of a specific technical proficiency, although as you will discover in Part 3 of the book, there is an expectation that you’ll have that if you want to be a TPM. This book will guide you through the technical skills that are prerequisites for most TPMs.