Managing managers for the first time? Congratulations! Here’s what you need to know.
The leap up to senior engineering management can be challenging. Suddenly, you’re not just responsible for a single team of individual contributors (IC), but multiple teams, and the managers who lead them. Your scope has increased, and it’s now your job to grow and manage other managers, and deliver maximum value to the organization.
There’s no rulebook for getting it right, but there are some best practices all new senior managers can keep in mind. Here I’m sharing the top five lessons I’ve learned over the years to help you transition into your new role.