Internal job change while awaiting promotion

Microsoft / Eng
curiousmin

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 curiousmin
Jun 25, 2020 5 Comments

L62 (PM 2) in MSFT with 8 Yoe finally getting bumped to 63 (Senior PM) in this cycle. Got a new manager who’s been a great advocate in the short time the person’s been with me. Rest of the org also knows me well due to the time I’ve spent within the org...

Now, I’m looking to move to a new role (L63) in a new org (different CVP) with faster expected growth and more interesting challenge...Have a couple of questions here -

1. What would be the right time to bring up the conversation around me looking to move? Especially if I’m getting looped for interviews and one of the interviewers checks with people in my org?
I feel like I should be the one to say this to my boss.
Also - tips on broaching this topic - since I feel like the org wants to invest in me and I am moving out...

2. Will there be an impact to my promotion, heard its still to be ‘locked’ (happens in July) but entered in the tool...

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  • New
    fiddlestick

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    fiddlestick
    Don’t be too sure about faster growth in the new org, unless you strongly believe your new manager (and skip) will be as invested in your growth as your current manager.

    The org being more dynamic will not necessarily translate into your career growth without sponsorship. You’ve got firsthand experience of this...
    Jun 26, 2020 0
  • Amazon
    MoSala

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    MoSala
    Don't do anything till you actually get the confirmation of the promo. That is my advice. Play it safe.
    Jun 25, 2020 0
  • Google / Product
    frost byte

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     frost byte
    If you finally have a great manager, and you have 8 years of context, why are you moving now?
    Jun 25, 2020 2