Ask HN: Moving from an IC Role to Vice President at a young age, any advice?
Long story short, I currently work at a big tech firm (synonymous with a rainforest) on a fast growing cloud product as a solutions architect. At about 4 years of experience so far there. I was recently offered a VP title at a Fortune 1000 systems integrator that has product ambitions to lead technical implementation of this cloud service for their organization and customers. It’s a significant pay bump, at least 50% over what I’m currently making.
However, I’m only 27. Never been in a management position before, but led and executed on some key projects in my current role and was crucial to growth of a profitable sector of the business for Rainforest. While I do believe this is a great opportunity for career growth, my lack of experience on the management side of the professional world creates some doubt that it’s a good role. It feels like I’m skipping a rung in the ladder, so to speak. I have a clear understanding of what I’d be expected to execute on, and good relationships, but would be inheriting a team of about 5 managers and reports immediately upon joining and expected to set direction, and manage this organization.
For those on HN that have been in a similar position, do you have any advice or input? Books or blogs to read? Thanks in advance!
However, I’m only 27. Never been in a management position before, but led and executed on some key projects in my current role and was crucial to growth of a profitable sector of the business for Rainforest. While I do believe this is a great opportunity for career growth, my lack of experience on the management side of the professional world creates some doubt that it’s a good role. It feels like I’m skipping a rung in the ladder, so to speak. I have a clear understanding of what I’d be expected to execute on, and good relationships, but would be inheriting a team of about 5 managers and reports immediately upon joining and expected to set direction, and manage this organization.
For those on HN that have been in a similar position, do you have any advice or input? Books or blogs to read? Thanks in advance!