A Deep Dive into Career Mindsets & Misconceptions
with
Rachel Serwetz
So, You Want To Be a Program Manager?
Candice Quadros
Program Management is a booming career option for many entry-level, mid-level and executive level professionals. Now more than ever Program Managers are in high demand across the tech industry. This session is intended for professionals wishing to move into Program Management.
Key...
Program Management is a booming career option for many entry-level, mid-level and executive level professionals. Now more than ever Program Managers are in high demand across the tech industry. This session is intended for professionals wishing to move into Program Management.
Key Takeaways:
- Build an understanding of the "Program Management toolbox".
- Create an actionable plan to switch to Program Management.
- Successfully jump start your Program Management career.
Meet The Speaker
Candice Quadros
Candice Quadros is the Director of Program Management at Roku Inc. based in the SF Bay Area. She is currently leading the charter of productivity and digital transformation in the Enterprise Engineering team. Prior to Roku, Candice has held leadership positions at Google and Microsoft. Candice has been in the Technical Program Management space for many years and is an ardent advocate of the benefits that effective program management brings.
She is passionate about mentoring people, especially women and has effectively mentored many Program Managers through their careers. Candice has a Masters in Computer Science from SUNY Buffalo and a Bachelors in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai.
Q&A
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What background do you need to be a program manager? And what do you like/not like about the role?
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Looking forward to this! Thank you.
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Looking forward to this! Thank you.
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What are the key traits you look for in a program manager?
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How can an early career engineer with background in mechanical engineering transition to program management?
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Having a purely software engineering background, how could I start?
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How were you able to transition from computer science into a program manager role?
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What does it take to transition from a hardcore technical role to a TPM role?
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What software tools do you recommend that we learn?
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What project management tools and applications do you use or recommend?
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Which Online Program Management Certifications do you consider outstanding for enhancing continuing education? Thank you!
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My background is programming and I am working as Software Engineer. How is the transition into a Program Manager role looks like.
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How is program management different from a typical project management role?
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My questions are similar to others already posted
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No questions at the moment.
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Do you recommend that seasoned professionals, who are not seasoned in program management but in account management or project/client relationship management, enroll in an education/training...
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If transferring from a different role, What are some transferable skills a Program Manager should have?
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The best way to position yourself for a path to a career like this - what/where to learn, how, what is unique and how to stay fresh!
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How to effectively transition from being one of the project managers on a program to actually being the Program Manager?
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What is the job description of project managers?
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My background is in HR and am currently taking a coding course to pivot into tech. What is an ideal background to go into Program Management? How much tech experience would you need?
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How to transfer from Project Management to Program Managements? What are the biggest challenges for Project Managers becoming Program Managers and how to overcome them?
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What transferable achievements should one highlight in the application process and is having an MBA a good selling point?
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I don't have any specific questions, just curious about this type of role.
Posted on 2020-08-17
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