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It sounds like you are dealing with a technical program manager. TPM does/should engage technically, and overlaps responsibilities with an engineering manager. Not every project requires a TPM so perhaps yours only requires an engineering manager/tech lead.

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None of what you are saying makes any sense to me. This is another big problem in the software industry, that roles with the same name can vary wildly. A little bit like "agile" not ever quite looking the same and not ever quite working.

A program manager for me, any kind, relates to the function of leading and coordinating multiple interrelated projects, towards a common goal.

Yes, as I said not every project needs a TPM. So if your product manager is trying to take on a TPM role for a project contained within your team, they aren't really adding value.

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