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As Engineering Teams get smaller, is the Technical Program Manager the missing piece?
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Dean
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June 29, 2026, 11:38 a.m.
Technical Leadership
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game development
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AI in Engineering
Team Dynamics
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Summary
The post discusses how the rise of AI is leading to smaller engineering teams, prompting a division in the Engineering Manager role, which creates an opportunity for the Technical Program Manager role to become essential in navigating these changes.
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