The rise of the CPTO role is a new concept to me, however I can think of a couple persons I’ve seen excel at such a role. It begs the question if such a role’s popularity is favorable to Product managers or more for engineers?
@productgirl: I think it favors the tech PM or PMs and product who emerge from a tech background or have stayed close to the technology as they shaped their career. I do find that Engineering leaders who have a strong bent towards product, and actively care about how the things their teams build impact the business do well here too. I've encountered a few of them. and they are often humble and curious enough to learn the essence of product management or step away and let their PM leaders drive. I don't see the same on the other side. H
The rise of the CPTO role is a new concept to me, however I can think of a couple persons I’ve seen excel at such a role. It begs the question if such a role’s popularity is favorable to Product managers or more for engineers?
@productgirl: I think it favors the tech PM or PMs and product who emerge from a tech background or have stayed close to the technology as they shaped their career. I do find that Engineering leaders who have a strong bent towards product, and actively care about how the things their teams build impact the business do well here too. I've encountered a few of them. and they are often humble and curious enough to learn the essence of product management or step away and let their PM leaders drive. I don't see the same on the other side. H