Manu Candelaria
2 min readMar 31, 2023

Why Project Managers should keep their tech skills honed. Part 1

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, it’s more important than ever for project managers to have a solid grasp of technical skills. As project managers, you have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between technology and business, providing valuable insights and solutions to your stakeholders.

Gone are the days when project management was solely about managing timelines and budgets. In today’s complex projects, project managers need to deeply understand the technologies involved, how they interact, and their impacts on project outcomes. This means speaking the language of developers, understanding the intricacies of software development, and keeping up with the latest trends and tools in the field.

A solid grasp of technical concepts will help you understand stakeholders’ needs and tackle their challenges to provide targeted solutions that meet their needs. Keeping up your technical knowledge will also help you communicate effectively with developers, stakeholders, and customers. By understanding the technical aspects of a project, we can explain complex concepts in simple terms, helping everyone involved stay on the same page.

Moreover, technical skills can help project managers manage risk better and anticipate potential issues. With technical expertise, project managers can identify potential risks early on in a project, allowing them to take proactive steps to mitigate them before they become major problems. Technical skills also enable project managers to develop better project plans, estimate timelines more accurately, and ensure that the final product meets customer expectations.

If you’re convinced and ready to dive back into the technical aspect of projects, let’s begin to build a future where technical project management is the norm, not the exception. Read Part 2 of this article.

Manu Candelaria
Manu Candelaria

Written by Manu Candelaria

18+ yrs of experience delivering tech services & products globally, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring customer success.