Because he has people skills, damnit!

He clearly adds value, he has his secretary take down requirements from the customer and then he personally walks them down the hall to the engineers.

Not sure why you’re not getting this?

/s

I know you're kidding, but the TPM I work with is basically a stenographer. If we ask him "why" on a requirement, 60% chance the answer is "I don't know, but the customer wants it"