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How to become a Technical Program Manager

Becoming a Technical Program Manager is an in-demand career path. It requires deep expertise in Program Management and a strong network to carry you along. Here are some resources to help you on your journey.

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Technical Program Manager

Demand for experts in Program Management is growing rapidly. Companies are looking for people with deep expertise in the field of Program Management to help them build their products and services.

As a result, Technical Program Managers are in high demand and command high salaries. According to leading sources, the median salary for a Technical Program Manager is $146,000 and a senior Technical Program Manager can earn up to $176,000. Even entry-level positions can command great salaries.

No wonder that interest in a career in Program Management is growing rapidly. Explore the resources below to learn more about how to become a Technical Program Manager.

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Technical Program Manager at Google
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Lead Technical Program Manager at Mastercard
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Senior Technical Program Manager at Booking.com
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I'm a results-driven Technical Leader with an MBA and a solid 10 years of experience working on IT solution development projects for corporations. I've been delivering both top-notch application management and infrastructure services. I started as a Software Engineer and evolving into Project Management and Technical Program Management. My unique …
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Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Warner Music Group
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Sujeeth Panicker 🇨🇦

Senior Technical Program Manager at Confluent
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I’m a passionate software engineer and tinkerer who currently works at Confluent Inc as a Senior Technical Program Manager. I have worn many hats in the past as a Product Manager, Software Engineer and Founder. I can share nearly a decade worth of experience in Tech spanning Enterprise and start …
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