Being asked to manage additional people without title change

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Im a Sr. PM, but im still in an IC role. I'm being asked to take over a product vertical, including managing other product managers.

This role was previously held by VP of product, who is taking over as Head of Product.

Im being asked to take over their vertical, and having the product managers under them roll up to me. However, they never offered me a better title or increas in salary.

I feel like I'm being asked to take on significantly more responisbilites, and my title and compensation should reflect that. Any tips on how to start that conversarion?

Additionally, should I let them give me an number? Im afraid if I go in with a number I'd either be too high or too low. I have no idea what % increase in your salary is normal when you go from IC to managing people.

Any help would be appreciated.

ecraw · Accepted Answer

Why not get proactive and make a proposal that reinforces your value to the company and looks ahead. I created a doc in the past that could be helpful - see https://bit.ly/3RXsUyH - feel free to copy/repurpose if helpful. -Eric

OreoDomino2424 · Answer

Yeah, it's a but cheeky to ask you to take on a lot more responsibility and scope and no title or salary increase.Do your research here or on Glassdoor, find out what the range is. You can also ask the former VP what the range is for this position, if you have a good relationship with them.I'd setup a meeting with your line manager about it. Prepare what you're going to say, and if this is important to you, prepare to decline the offer of that done budge. As an employee we don't have a lot of leverage on these conversations, so walking away might be your only move.

Bond007 · Answer

Set up a meeting and ask about what’s going on, sometimes they just want you to do it temporarily while they search for replacement. In other situations they might want to try you out and see. Also the problem could be that they can’t find your replacement, so go with a answer for this. If you want this role, then make it clear and Reiterate that you are interested in the role and would like to get promoted.

crumbly · Answer

I find this is happening more and more these days and unless you speak up, they won't bat an eye about an increase or anything. My only fear is that they could be weird and try to ignore your case for more pay by giving you the ol' runaround for 6 months or the "we'll be hiring for a new VP soon and need your support as we transition" speech

Being asked to manage additional people without title change

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