From Engineer to Technical Manager: A Career Guide

Transitioning from an engineer to a technical manager requires new skills in leadership, strategy, and communication.
Duration: 1 Day
Hours: 3 Hours
Training Level: All Levels
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Batch Two
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Batch Three
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Batch Four
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Live Session
Single Attendee
$149.00 $249.00
Live Session
Recorded
Single Attendee
$199.00 $332.00
6 month Access for Recorded
Live+Recorded
Single Attendee
$249.00 $416.00
6 month Access for Recorded
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About the Course:

This live training provides a step-by-step guide to successfully navigating this career shift, covering key responsibilities, challenges, and best practices.

Becoming a technical manager is more than just a promotion, it’s a shift in mindset, skills, and responsibilities. This session is designed to help engineers transition into leadership roles effectively. You’ll learn how to manage teams, handle project dynamics, influence stakeholders, and develop a strategic vision while maintaining your technical edge.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a technical manager
  • Develop leadership and communication skills
  • Learn how to manage teams and projects effectively
  • Gain insights into stakeholder management and decision-making
  • Bridge the gap between technical expertise and managerial skills

Target Audience:

  • Engineers looking to transition into management
  • New or aspiring technical managers
  • Team leads seeking leadership growth
  • Professionals aiming to develop leadership and soft skills

Basic Knowledge:

  • Basic experience in software engineering or technical roles
  • Familiarity with team collaboration and project workflows
  • Interest in leadership and management concepts

Curriculum
Total Duration: 3 Hours
Introduction to Technical Management

  • What changes when you move from engineer to manager?
  • Key differences in responsibilities and expectations

Essential Leadership Skills

  • Transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader
  • Building trust and credibility with your team

Effective Communication & Stakeholder Management

  • Speaking the language of executives, peers, and engineers
  • Managing up, down, and across teams

Team & People Management

  • Hiring, mentoring, and coaching engineers
  • Performance management and conflict resolution

Project & Execution Management

  • Agile methodologies and execution strategies
  • Balancing technical work with leadership responsibilities

Strategic Thinking & Decision Making

  • Aligning technical projects with business goals
  • Data-driven decision-making and prioritization