Never figured out what PMs actually do other than hijack meetings and get on people's nerves. They keep asking me to explain my work which is a complete waste of time since I have to communicate to tech managers anyways. I feel like the org will run smoother if they all got fired (and give us a TC bump). Can someone explain what PMs actually do? And is their TC high or low (I hope it's really low since they don't do anyt6hjng)
Any blockers? Anything I can do to unblock you?
They are useless!!!
99% of the PMs are just glorified email "Send" buttons. Absolutely clueless about the product. All they do is set up meaningless meetings and keep pestering folks to update their VSO task estimates.
Yes.
What about scrum masters? We got a scrum master recently in addition to the PM.
Mine is fantastic. Finds impactful projects and helps guide them along with thorough analysis, coordinating between design, legal, engineering, etc
No they are not
A PM that excels in the role should comment here and clarify the value-add they bring to their organization.
PM stops a variety of tickets and work coming your way by de prioritizing it before you even know. PM make sure customer gets what they really needed which pays for your TC
Amen!