Buried in the article are these remarks: > As always with power balances, just be gracious. > Know that there are implicit power dynamics that should be manag

Buried in the article are these remarks: > As always with power balances, just be gracious. > Know that there are implicit power dynamics that should be managed graciously... > So, be a good partner... But that's assuming like you said that in the organization, developers and PMs have similar reporting chains. The OP doesn't entertain the possibility that orgs and incentive structures might differ.