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.
Click the icon next to each Expectation to view detailed descriptions and example SMART goals.
| Role | Expectation |
|---|---|
| Engineering Manager | Manage team performance |
| Resource planning and allocation | |
| Foster team development | |
| Ensure project delivery | |
| Facilitate communication | |
| Senior Engineering Manager | Drive departmental goals |
| Mentor engineering managers | |
| Oversee large-scale projects | |
| Improve processes | |
| Promote innovation | |
| Director of Engineering | Define engineering strategy |
| Oversee multiple teams | |
| Align engineering and business goals | |
| Budget management | |
| Drive talent acquisition | |
| Vice President of Engineering | Set organizational vision |
| Lead executive team | |
| Foster company-wide innovation | |
| Build industry presence | |
| Ensure engineering excellence | |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Drive technological innovation |
| Shape corporate strategy | |
| Guide technological development | |
| Represent the company externally | |
| Drive technical excellence |