Thriving In Engineering

Thriving In Engineering

What Every Non-Technical Manager Needs To Know About Engineering Managers

Build stronger teams through understanding.

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Alex Ponomarev
Jan 20, 2025
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A desk scattered with pens and paper. "Engineering Manager" is written on the top sheet of paper on a clipboard.

Engineering managers (EMs) provide an essential function for organizations.

But sometimes, those who recruit EMs come from non-technical backgrounds. This is often the case with non-technical founders or C-suite executives from areas such as finance.

When you’re not in the thick of the technical world, it can be hard to understand the role and value they …

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