Over the years, I’ve learned that being a Technical Program Manager (TPM) is a bit of a strange hybrid role. You’re expected to understand the tech well enough to contribute meaningfully, but you’re not the one writing and deploying the code anymore. The best TPMs I’ve worked with are the ones who stay close to the technology - curious enough to dig in, and technical enough to be useful.The challenge? Tech keeps changing. Super Fast. And in 2026, AI has pretty much woven itself into every part of engineering. Systems are more distributed, products ship faster, and teams expect you to keep up.A while back, I wrote about how to stay technical as a TPM - the habits, the routines, the mindset. Tinkering with side projects, spinning up local environments, sitting in on design reviews.Building on from that article, here are the technical skills I’ve found most useful as a TPM in today’s world. These aren’t lofty certifications - just practical things that make your day-to-day…
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