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M1
DEM.GEN.M1
Entry Manager
M2
DEM.GEN.M2
Experienced Manager
M3
DEM.GEN.M3
Senior Manager
M4
DEM.GEN.M4
Senior Manager/Associate Director
Market pay
LevelM1 · M1 — Manager (Team Lead)M2 · M2 — Manager IIM3 · M3 — Senior ManagerM4 · M4 — Director
FunctionData Engineering ManagementData Engineering ManagementData Engineering ManagementData Engineering Management
FocusGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral
Typical years3–65–88–1210–15
ScopeA single teamAn established team or sub-functionMultiple teams or a sub-functionA function or department
AutonomyManages within established goalsOwns planning for the groupSets goals within functional strategyOwns area strategy and budget
ImpactTeam output and healthGroup delivery and developmentSub-function outcomesFunction-level results
Decision rightsOwns team execution, hiring input, performanceOwns staffing, priorities, performance for the groupOwns goals, budget input, and people decisions across teamsOwns strategy, budget, and org design for the area