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Transitioning from a Principal Engineer to either an Engineering Manager or Architect is a significant career milestone. This move involves embracing new responsibilities, expanding your influence, and focusing on either strategic leadership or deep technical expertise. Here's how to navigate this journey: 🔹 Broadening Leadership Skills: As a Principal Engineer, you've honed your technical expertise. To become an Engineering Manager, focus on developing your leadership and people management skills. Lead by example, mentor junior engineers, and cultivate a collaborative team environment. 🔹 Deepening Technical Strategy: For those moving towards an Architect role, it's essential to deepen your understanding of system architecture and strategic technical planning. Innovate and design scalable, efficient systems that align with long-term business goals. 🔹 Enhancing Cross-Functional Collaboration: Both paths require strong collaboration skills. For Engineering Managers, this means working closely with other departments to align engineering efforts with business objectives. For Architects, it involves coordinating with various technical teams to ensure cohesive and effective system designs. 🔹 Prioritizing Strategic Projects: As you step into these roles, prioritize projects that have a significant impact on the organization. Engineering Managers should focus on initiatives that drive team productivity and innovation. Architects should choose projects that enhance system performance and scalability. 🔹 Fostering Innovation and Best Practices: Encourage and implement best practices within your teams. Engineering Managers should drive process improvements and foster a culture of continuous learning. Architects should set technical standards and ensure adherence to best practices across the organization. 🔹 Balancing Technical and Managerial Responsibilities: While Engineering Managers lean towards people and project management, they should still maintain a strong technical foundation. Architects, while focusing on technical strategy, should also understand the business implications of their designs. Transitioning to Engineering Manager or Architect is about expanding your leadership, enhancing your strategic impact, and aligning your efforts with the broader goals of the organization. Embrace these challenges to propel your career forward! #CareerAdvancement #EngineeringLeadership #TechnicalStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #TechCareers #EngineeringManager #Architect
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#hiring VP, Engineering Operations - West Division, Denver, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Denverjobs #Coloradojobs #ConsultingCorporateStrategy Apply: https://lnkd.in/g7wawVQn VP, Engineering Operations - West Division page is loaded VP, Engineering Operations - West Division Apply locations CO - Denver, 8000 E Iliff Ave time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R377203 Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.Job SummaryThe VP, Engineering Operations serves as a culture leader responsible for developing and planning the strategy and financial operations of all network upgrades for the West Division by creating budgets, providing strategic operational direction, and ensuring organizational effectiveness. This leader will monitor compliance with client service standards, policies, and procedures while developing and promoting a customer-driven service culture. The VP acts as a champion through continued focus on proactively identifying and addressing processes that are impacting engineering initiatives and drives change transformation and strategy execution to achieve desired business results. They create business strategy to focus on strengths, competitive advantage, and differentiation while incorporating broad knowledge to address complex, unusual and critical issues. Develops long-term plans that impact the achievement of business results, and recognizes profitability and revenue potential in business opportunities.The West Division generates approx. $20B in annual revenue conducting business across 13 states covering 3 time zones. The Division employs 15,000 employees supporting 11.5M customer relationships.This role requires that the incumbent be based out of the West Division office located in Denver, CO.Job DescriptionCore ResponsibilitiesMotivates and inspires technical and engineering leaders in a meaningful way to drive team engagement and the development of the team.Provides overall strategy for Genesis and FDX operations while managing day to day leadership and direction to teams.Cultivates and manages Business Partners in order to achieve production and financial goals.Engages in Network critical events to help mitigate and resolve as required .Develops technical and
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Global IAM Engineering Manager | at Ahold Delhaize | Cyber Security Learner | Climate Change Advocate
I always come across this question on what exactly are my responsibilities as an engineering manager. I am trying to lay it down as simply as I can I as an engineering manager feel responsible for leading and coordinating a team of engineers to achieve project goals. My role involves: 1. **Leadership:** Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to the engineering team, fostering a positive and productive work environment. 2. **Project Management:** Oversee project timelines, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products or solutions. 3. **Team Building:** Recruit, train, and develop engineering talent. Foster collaboration and a strong team culture. 4. **Technical Guidance:** Offer technical expertise and guidance to team members, assisting in problem-solving and decision-making. 5. **Communication:** Facilitate effective communication within the team and with other departments. Translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders. 6. **Strategy:** Contribute to the development of the engineering and organizational strategy. Align team goals with overall business objectives. 7. **Quality Assurance:** Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes. 8. **Budgeting:** Manage and optimize engineering budgets, making cost-effective decisions while maintaining high performance. 9. **Risk Management:** Identify and mitigate risks associated with engineering projects, proactively addressing challenges. 10. **Continuous Improvement:** Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering team. 11. **Collaboration:** Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and other stakeholders, to ensure a holistic approach to product development. Overall, an engineering manager plays a crucial role in both the technical and managerial aspects of a project, ensuring the successful delivery of products while fostering a positive and efficient work environment. If you are an engineering manager and you feel that I am missing on out on something crucial. Let’s have a chat. Always open to learning(thats the most important skill). #engineering #cybersecurity #rolesandresponsibilities
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⚡️ Platform Program Manager and IT Operations Leader | Former Infrastructure Program Manager and Head of IT Service Management | Medium Author, writing articles about engineering management, career growth, and efficiency
In case you ask me "Why engineering management"? In the dynamic sphere of the IT industry, the role of an Engineering Manager is not just beneficial, but indispensable. 👩💻👨💻 These industry professionals are the backbone of every successful project. They serve as a bridge, connecting the technical team with business stakeholders. Their expert grasp of both worlds ensures that every project aligns with the company's goals and business strategy, fostering a seamless execution of ideas. Engineering Managers are the guiding force behind their team's progress. They inspire and direct their teams to foster innovation and creativity, leading to the development of new and exciting technologies. They encourage a culture of continued learning and advancement, which is essential in an industry that is always evolving and advancing. Quality control is another key aspect of their role. They maintain rigorous standards to ensure that every product, every solution, is of the highest quality. This commitment to excellence is what helps to deliver cutting-edge solutions that keep businesses at the forefront of their industry. Beyond that, Engineering Managers also play a crucial role in team development, building a collaborative environment that encourages growth, inclusivity, and mutual respect. They mentor, support, and guide their team members, fostering a work culture where everyone can thrive. So, here's a big shout-out to all the Engineering Managers out there, tirelessly working behind the scenes to keep the wheels of the IT industry turning. Your contributions are invaluable, and I appreciate all that you do! 🎉 #engineeringmanagement
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I've been thinking about what an Engineering Manager's job entails. I found that it's a mix of the following: 1. People Management - Focuses on who is doing the work and how they continue to meet expectations, thrive, and stay motivated. 2. Project Management - Focuses on how the work is getting done, when it will be done, and what kind of coordination is needed. 3. Stakeholder Management - Answers the questions: Is the right work getting done? Is it getting shipped timely? Does everyone know what is being shipped and when? 4. Technical Representation - Is the work getting done in a way that enables us to achieve our long-term goals? Are the expectations reasonable? This enables us to bridge the gap between the engineers building the software, and everyone else in the company. 5. Strategy - Ask the question: What does success look like and how do we continuously work towards it? 6. Org-Impact - This is a continuous reflection and execution on how we foster an environment where engineers continue to thrive and we attract and hire the right people for the job. - See this post on my substack with a concise (but not so neat) image detailing the various tasks.
An overview of an Engineering Manager's job
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Sr Software Engineering Manager/ Sr Tech Lead at Gusto. | Founder (Nepali FM App) Ex- Salesforce, Microsoft, Expedia, Okta
Who is an Engineering Manager ? Being an Engineering Manager is never an easy job as you have to wear multiple hats at the same time and it can vary depending on the size and complexity of the team and the organization. You need to play different roles on different stages according to the situation. I have listed down few major roles that Engineering managers needs to play in order to succeed. Technical leadership: Engineering managers are responsible for providing technical guidance and support to their teams. This includes staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, making decisions about the architecture and design of engineering projects, and mentoring junior engineers. People management: Engineering managers are responsible for hiring, onboarding, and managing their teams. This includes setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts. Project management: Engineering managers are responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring engineering projects. This includes breaking down projects into smaller tasks, assigning tasks to team members, tracking progress, and identifying and resolving roadblocks. Communication and collaboration: Engineering managers need to be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including team members, other managers, and executives. They need to be able to explain technical concepts in a way that is easy to understand for non-technical audiences, and they need to be able to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Business acumen: Engineering managers need to have a basic understanding of business principles and how engineering projects contribute to the overall success of the organization. This includes understanding the organization's financial goals, the competitive landscape, and the needs of the organization's customers. #shared
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United Communications is hiring an Engineering Project Manager to join our team! You will serve as the primary contact for Planning and Engineering endeavors, fostering cooperation among Engineering, Construction Managers, and Vendors to ensure project success. Effective communication, organizational and time management skills are vital to be successful in this role. 🏆 Award-Winning Culture: 2023 Best Places to Work ⭐ Trusted Local Employer for over 75 Years: 4.7 Google Star Rating 🤝 Commitment to Employee Well-Being & Satisfaction: Employee-Focused Benefit Offerings 🏅 Top 100 Fiber-To-The-Home Leader 💲 401k + Match, HSA, and more! #engineeringcareers #projectmanager #telecom
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What inspired you to pursue a career in quality engineering? My answer: I was inspired to pursue a career in quality engineering by my passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement. I love the challenge of finding ways to make things better and more efficient. Quality engineering allows me to work closely with a variety of team members, including business managers, BAs, developers, project managers, and vendors. Being a key player in the project team, I am driven to ensure that our projects deliver the highest level of excellence to our customers. #QualityEngineering #ContinuousImprovement #ProblemSolving #ProjectExcellence #Collaboration #Teamwork
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Ever wondered how groundbreaking engineering projects seamlessly come to life? 🤔 Enter Engineering Management – the unsung hero of successful technical projects! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? Engineering Management is the perfect blend of engineering expertise and business acumen. It’s the art and science of planning, organizing, and supervising engineering projects, ensuring they meet their objectives efficiently and effectively. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥? 🔧 Technical Expertise Meets Strategic Vision: Engineering managers bridge the gap between complex technical challenges and strategic business goals. They ensure projects are not only technically sound but also aligned with organizational objectives. 🧑🤝🧑 Team Leadership: They lead diverse teams of engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and productivity. Effective engineering managers inspire their teams to achieve remarkable feats. 📊 Project Efficiency: With a keen eye on budgets, timelines, and resources, engineering managers optimize project workflows, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency. 📈 Quality Assurance: They uphold the highest quality standards, ensuring that the final product is robust, reliable, and meets all regulatory requirements. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐨 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐔𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞? Unique Skill Set: Balancing technical prowess with managerial skills is challenging. Not all engineers are inclined towards management, and not all managers have a deep technical understanding. High Responsibility: The role demands high accountability. Managing both technical aspects and human resources can be stressful but incredibly rewarding. Extensive Experience Required: It often requires years of industry experience and advanced education, such as a Master’s in Engineering Management (MEM) or an MBA. 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 🎓 Undergraduate Degree in Engineering: The foundation starts with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. 🎓 Graduate Education: Advanced degrees like MEM or an MBA with a focus on technology management provide the necessary business and leadership skills. 📜 Certifications: Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CEM (Certified Engineering Manager) add significant value. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Are you in engineering management or considering this career path? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss how we can continue to innovate and lead in the ever-evolving world of engineering. 🌍🔧 #EngineeringManagement #Leadership #ProjectManagement #Innovation #CareerGrowth
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Engineering Management is a technical discipline, not just a set of "people skills". To command the respect of your team, they must see you as technically credible. Engineering Managers that don't stay in the code risk making themselves technically obsolete. Your ability to communicate with other departments, such as Product, Design, and Marketing is easier when you're confident in your ability to evaluate how easy or difficult a feature is to implement. It's certainly possible to be a good non-technical manager, but you face a very steep uphill climb. #softwareengineering #engineeringmanagement
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