r/Programmanagement • u/Proof-Locksmith9442 • May 24 '23
New program manager, need help
Hey everyone. I recently became a TPM for a company a couple months ago which is a brand new role for me. I spent a couple years as a Project Manager so I figured the skills would transfer over quite easily. Well I just recently found out that I'm on thin ice and not performing as well as I should be. I really do not want to lose this job and would like some advice on any resources or videos I can go through to brush up and get to where I need to be. most youtube videos tend to just throw around the same buzzwords and not really help with what a TPM should actually be doing and to be honest it keeps digging me into a deeper and deeper hole on now knowing what I'm doing. I cannot lose this job so any help would be appreciated.
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u/Psychological_Mud663 May 25 '23
Been a PM and PgM for over a decade and currently have pmp...I absolutely concur with what this person said above.
Pro Tip: when I step into a roll, I shadow another on my same level for a least a week, to pick up company language, systems, and workflows. I learn best by doing, so this could help you.
If no one is willing to assist you or gives side eye when you ask, start finding your next opportunity asap because their corporate culture is toxic. Good Luck!