Engineering Manager—Technical Team Leadership
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From Engineer to Leader: Engineering Manager
Engineering managers lead technical teams—managing projects, developing people, driving innovation. They earn ₹90,000-1,35,000/month, advancing to ₹1,40,000-2,20,000+/month in senior roles.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership (40%):
- Manage team of engineers
- Develop technical talent
- Plan careers for team members
- Mentor junior engineers
- Build high-performing team
- Conduct performance reviews
Project Management (35%):
- Oversee multiple technical projects
- Manage project timelines
- Manage project budgets
- Ensure project success
- Coordinate across departments
- Report on progress
Technical Strategy (15%):
- Set technical direction
- Plan technology improvements
- Evaluate new technologies
- Guide technical decisions
- Ensure quality standards
Stakeholder Communication (10%):
- Report to senior management
- Communicate with operations
- Interface with customers
Present technical recommendations
Skills Required
- Technical expertise (strong engineering background)
- Leadership skills
- Project management
- Financial management
- Team development capability
- Strategic thinking
- Communication skills
Salary Expectations
Engineering Manager:
₹90,000 – ₹1,35,000/month
Senior Engineering Manager / Technical Director:
₹1,35,000 – ₹1,90,000/month
Director of Engineering / VP Engineering:
₹1,90,000 – ₹3,00,000+/month
Entry Requirements
- 8-12 years as engineer (strong technical background)
- Led technical projects successfully
- Demonstrated leadership capability
- Track record of mentoring others
- Business acumen