I have recently been added as a squad lead. It has come to my attention that this is only because the two most tenured engineers have decided that 1. They wanted to start squads 2. One of the two engineers did not want the responsibility. I am the next in-line on the team with the most knowledge. I came by this information from a product manager who while out let it slip. The other engineer also has made snide remarks about my abilities. What should I do? I should mentioned I feel like I have absolutely stepped up to the plate , delivered and launched 3 new products since being a lead and managed my team of 6 engineers to near perfect sprints hitting our sprint velocity goals 12/18 sprints. Tc:260 Yoe: 8
Isn’t this life? You jump on and grab the opportunities that others let go of - and show that you are totally worth it. I am not sure where the problem is?
The problem is I’m effectively an engineering c*** as all architecture and design decisions still go through the engineer who didn’t want to be the lead , or the other squad lead. Maybe I should have specified
That really doesn’t undermine the value you bring in your role. Sounds like you are doing well in your role. If at all, the other engineer hinders your ability to deliver, you can work it with your manager to make sure you have your managers support. If that is not the case, just make it feel like a perfect collaboration.
You have done the hard work by delivering projects. Remind the manager about it. Also tell them you need authority. You don't want to be a fake lead.
Ignore the remarks, when people are promoted from within there's always going to be someone who's bitter and thinks they could have done a better job. You don't owe it to them to justify you being in your role, in many cases they may not even understand because they don't have a grasp of what's important for the company. As long as your boss is happy with delivery don't worry about it.
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What does "sprint velocity goals ........." mean?
So you plan a sprint with estimated points , then at the end of the sprint you you hit those number or you don’t. I’m saying we did what do you call that ?
You achieved your target/goals. Thanks for the explanation. Do y'all really quantify these things by creating an artificial point system?