Fractional Technical Program Management

We explore the emerging trend of fractional TPMing, where project managers work part-time across multiple organizations. The discussion highlights the benefits and challenges of this model, including the importance of building trust, navigating intellectual property concerns, and the potential for fractional roles to evolve in the future. The speakers share insights on the strategic versus tactical roles of TPMs and the skills necessary for success in a fractional capacity. "25% of companies use fractional executives." "Building relationships is crucial for TPMs." "Time boxing is a challenge for TPMs." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fractional TPMing 02:46 The Rise of Fractional Executives 04:56 Understanding the Role of Fractional TPMs 07:06 Comparing Fractional TPMs to Other Roles 09:34 Fractional TPMs in Startups vs. Large Companies 11:28 Use Cases for Fractional TPMs 13:26 The Tactical vs. Strategic Role of TPMs 16:09 Building Trust as a Fractional TPM 18:10 Challenges of Timeboxing and Expectations 21:59 Intellectual Property and Confidentiality Concerns 24:27 Financial Viability of Fractional TPMing 26:50 Future of Fractional TPMing 30:37 Consulting and Mentoring as a Fractional TPM 31:41 Final Thoughts and Call to Action