I have 7 years of exp. as a software engineer and then I took a break of almost 1.5years. Now I want to start working again, but do not want to go back to coding. I want to take up more managerial roles, but in the past I had always worked mainly as a principal engineer with concentration on coding. But now after a break, can I apply for a project manager's role?
2006-07-26 05:02:21 · 3 answers · asked by shilpi_cc 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
A lot of Sr. Project managers in that industry have close to 10 years of experience or more. With 7 years, however, you shouldn't have too many problems. You may be able to get Project Manager but not Sr. Project Manager.
2006-07-26 05:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ipshwitz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't do it! Don't go to the dark side.
Just because you were a good coder doesn't mean you'll make a good manager, especially if you don't have experience and a relevant degree.
Better to go back to coding, and if you absolutely have to get into management, get gigs as a team lead; if you can prove yourslef there, moving to project management and then real management should come easily.
2006-07-26 12:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With that kind of experience , why not, go for it.
2006-07-26 12:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by nocateman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋