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For the individual contributor (IC) role career path, Axelerant closely follows the Skills Framework for the Information (SFIA) 8 global skills and competency framework–a 2-minute introduction. SFIA originated as a framework for the information and communication technology (ICT) community. It has evolved to define the skills and competencies required across various business and professional functions.
More on why use SFIA 8.
Individual Contributor Career Levels
Level | Typical Titling | Impact |
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Apprentice (Domain) Engineer|Specialist | Follow | |
Associate (Domain) Engineer|Specialist | Assist | |
(Domain) Engineer|Specialist | Apply | |
Senior (Domain) Engineer|Specialist | Enable | |
Staff (Domain) Engineer|Specialist | Ensure, advise | |
Principal (Domain) Engineer|Specialist | Initiate, influence | |
Distinguished (Domain) Engineer|Specialist | Set strategy, inspire, mobilize |
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The formal manager transition begins when a person has at least four, preferably five, direct reports. In the meantime, they’re considered supervisors alongside their contributor position.
Management Career Levels
Level | Typical Titling | Impact |
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Manager | Manager of Others. Enabling–Enable delivery through role clarity, training, coaching, and measurement. | |
Senior Manager | Manager of Managers. Productivity–Integrate all the pieces for actual productivity. | |
Director | Function Manager. Competitive Advantage–Do better than or different from the competition. | |
General Manager | Business Manager. Profit–Make sure the business is profitable now and in the future. | |
Chief ____ Officer | Group Manager. Portfolio–Be in the right business and out of the wrong business. | |
Chief Executive Officer | Enterprise Manager. Perpetuation–Ensure long-term viability and success of the enterprise. |
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