Eng. Manager Tools

Identify talent needs, interview candidates, and make hiring decisions to build a strong team.Recruiting and Hiring

Plan and implement team-building activities to foster collaboration and morale.Team Development

Oversee the team's budget, manage expenditures, and plan for future financial needs.Budget Management

Develop long-term strategies for the team that align with company objectives.Strategic Planning

Provide guidance and career advice to team members, helping them grow professionally.Mentoring

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.Performance Evaluations

Mediate disputes within the team and resolve conflicts effectively.Conflict Resolution

Communicate team needs, project statuses, and broader team issues with other company leaders.Stakeholder Communication

Make key decisions on the technical architecture and tools used for projects.Architectural Decisions

Regularly review and critique code to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.Code Reviews

Identify and address technical challenges that arise during project development.Technical Problem Solving

Stay updated on new technologies and decide when to integrate them into projects.Tech Stack Updates

Monitor project progress, ensuring deadlines are met and goals are achieved.Project Tracking

Overseeing project timelines and resource allocation (EM); Managing technical aspects and ensuring project specifications are met (TL).Project Management

Involved in strategic decisions with technical implications (EM); Making critical decisions on technical approach and practices (TL).Technical Decision-Making

Responsible for overall team growth including personal and professional development (EM); Focused on technical skill development (TL).Team's Career Growth

Engineering Manager vs Tech Lead Responsibilities