Career Framework (EMs)
This career framework outlines the expectations and responsibilities for engineering managers (EMs) at different levels. It provides a guide for career progression and development within the engineering organization.
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| Role | Expectation |
|---|---|
| Engineering Manager | Manage and Elevate Team Performance |
| Strategically Plan and Allocate Resources | |
| Develop and Upskill the Team | |
| Ensure Timely and High-Quality Project Delivery | |
| Facilitate Effective Communication | |
| Senior Engineering Manager | Set and Track Departmental Objectives |
| Mentor and Develop Engineering Managers | |
| Oversee Large-Scale, Cross-Team Projects | |
| Optimize and Innovate Processes | |
| Foster a Culture of Innovation | |
| Director of Engineering | Define and Communicate Engineering Strategy |
| Support and Enable Multiple Teams | |
| Align Engineering Goals with Business Objectives | |
| Manage Engineering Budget and Investments | |
| Strengthen Talent Acquisition and Retention | |
| Vice President of Engineering | Formulate and Advocate Technical Vision |
| Shape Executive-Level Alignment | |
| Champion Organization-Wide Innovation | |
| Increase Industry Visibility | |
| Uphold Engineering Excellence Standards | |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Steer Company-Wide Technological Innovation |
| Shape Corporate Strategy | |
| Oversee Global Technological Alignment | |
| Represent the Company’s Technology Brand | |
| Elevate and Sustain Technical Excellence |