Can someone please throw some light on the Amazon promotion process, like how much role does the manager play in promoting? And also if the manager is convinced by you then is theres still a chance that the promotion may be rejected during the promo doc review meeting?
There's a ton of info about this. Check broadcast and the wiki. If you're this unfamiliar, you're nowhere close. Promo doc takes time.
The sde 1-2 promo is employee driven, get the doc and start filling it in. Once it's full you've got your promo case. Your manager will help making sure it hits the bar but the process is super transparent.
How long does it usually take
If manager is on board, then you are likely to be promoted
And what in case manager is making some excuse that it may hold up this time but nonetheless he will definitely try. On the other hand he keeps praising for the good work I am doing, how do I interpret this situation?
Your only option is to not bother about promotion beyond a point ....if u r not getting it in Amazon, just move to a better company or a more interesting team within Amazon .... It's pointless to run after managers to get a promotion since it's not under your control