Project Management As An Engineering Manager

About this episode

This episode explores effective project management from the perspective of an engineering manager, offering practical advice on leading projects successfully.

Episode Notes As an engineering manager, project management isn’t just a skill—it’s part of the job. In this episode, we unpack what effective project management looks like from the EM seat. From setting realistic timelines and tracking progress to balancing technical depth with stakeholder expectations, we explore how to keep projects on track without becoming a bottleneck. Whether you're new to the role or looking to sharpen your execution game, this episode offers practical advice to help you lead projects with confidence and clarity. 02:08 Fundamentals of project management 05:28 The project lifecycle 06:24 Planning and estimation 17:01 Measuring progress 23:09 Handling scope creep 31:13 Communication and stakeholder management

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma Bostian, Kelly Vaughn

Topics covered

• project management
• engineering management
• stakeholder management
• project lifecycle
• communication
• scope creep

Keywords

• project management
• engineering manager
• timelines
• progress tracking
• scope creep
• communication
• stakeholder expectations

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