I am currently working as a Technical Program Manager Lead at a big software tech company.

Anonymous

July 7,2022 at 11:17PM UTC

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I am currently working as a Technical Program Manager Lead at a big software tech company. I do not like this role as I feel I am not leveraging all my strengths. I have 24 years of work experience in software industry and have done a variety of roles in engineering management, product management and customer management. I am looking for leadership roles and I don't know the best way to find one. I do not have very good network. Any recommendations how to find and land leadership roles?

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Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 8,2022 at 3:48AM UTC
What have you done so far in your job search?
AnonymousJuly 8,2022 at 6:45PM UTC
Hi Joan,
I have looked up positions on LinkedIn and applied online. I have not been successful with that. I am wondering how I can directly reach out to the right folks in a company when I find a suitable role.
Thanks!
AnonymousJuly 8,2022 at 2:22PM UTC
I would firstly start by compiling a list of potential companies you'd like to work for. These companies often post current openings on their home pages. If there are no current openings on their home pages, I'd research to find points of contact in the company and create a point of contact through it.
AnonymousJuly 8,2022 at 6:41PM UTC
Thanks!
Any networking tips on LinkedIn or otherwise?
AnonymousJuly 12,2022 at 1:41PM UTC
Hi again!
I would check out this article posted on FGB for LinkedIn best networking practices: https://fairygodboss.com/articles/linkedin-best-practices.