Engineering Management Roadmap: From Software Engineer to Leader
A structured 24-week journey that guides experienced software engineers through the essential skills, mindsets, and practices required to become effective engineering leaders. The roadmap moves progressively from foundational management concepts to advanced strategic leadership, pointing to authoritative resources so you can dive deep, practice, and apply each skill in your day-to-day work.
Journey Overview
Master the Fundamentals of Engineering Management
- Role & Responsibilities of an Engineering Manager
- Mindset Shift: IC to Manager
- Time Management & Prioritization for Leaders
3 weeks
Develop High-Impact Communication & Influence Skills
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Influence & Negotiation
- Stakeholder Alignment & Expectation Management
3 weeks
Drive Project Planning & Reliable Delivery
- Agile & Scrum Foundations
- Estimation & Road-Mapping
- Risk Management & Escalation
3 weeks
Excel at People Management
- Hiring & Interviewing
- Coaching, Mentoring & Feedback
- Performance & Career Development
4 weeks
Lead Technical Strategy & Architecture
- System Design Principles for Managers
- Managing Tech Debt & Code Quality
- Crafting Technical Vision & Roadmaps
3 weeks
Adopt Data-Driven Decision Making
- Defining & Tracking OKRs/KPIs
- Engineering & DevOps Metrics (DORA)
2 weeks
Design & Scale Great Engineering Organizations
- Team Topologies & Org Design
- Cross-Team Collaboration & Processes
- Continuous Improvement & Retrospectives
3 weeks
Cultivate Executive Presence & Long-Term Career Growth
- Executive Presence & Strategic Thinking
- Leading Through Change & Uncertainty
- Networking & Continuous Learning
3 weeks