Knowing how to build something is only half the battle, you have to know what to build also. Engineers don’t tend to perform this function well (at least, not

Knowing how to build something is only half the battle, you have to know what to build also. Engineers don’t tend to perform this function well (at least, not while also being effective engineers), so PM roles are meant to bridge the gap. It can work pretty well, but like all roles it can be done poorly.