Role Definitions & Career Paths
1. Philosophy
People need to know where they are going. We define clear levels for every role to show the path from "Junior" to "Master."
2. The Universal Levels (Individual Contributor)
- L1 (Associate): Learning. Needs heavy supervision. Focus is on execution.
- L2 (Specialist): Doing. Autonomous on standard tasks. Focus is on consistency.
- L3 (Senior): Solving. Solves complex problems. Mentors L1s. Focus is on optimization.
- L4 (Principal): Architecting. Defines the standards. Focus is on strategy.
3. The Management Track
- M1 (Team Lead): Player-Coach. 50% doing, 50% managing.
- M2 (Manager): 100% managing. Owns a team's KPIsKPI A measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives..
- M3 (Director): Owns a Department (System). Sets strategy.
- M4 (VP/C-Level): Owns the Business Direction.
4. Role Cards (Examples)
Operations Manager (System 04 Owner)
- Level: M2.
- Mission: Ensure every client project is delivered on time and on budget.
- KPIsKPI A measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives.: Project Margin, On-Time Delivery %, CSAT.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Resource Allocation.
- SOPSOP A documented set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex routine operations. Enforcement.
- Hiring/Firing Fulfillment staff.
Content Specialist (System 05)
- Level: L2.
- Mission: Turn raw ideas into polished AKUsAKU A standardized, independent, and reusable piece of knowledge (concept, procedure, script, etc.) that acts as the fundamental building block of the Content Engine..
- KPIsKPI A measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives.: Words published/week, Error rate.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting AKUsAKU A standardized, independent, and reusable piece of knowledge (concept, procedure, script, etc.) that acts as the fundamental building block of the Content Engine..
- Formatting in Loop.
- Uploading to CMS.
5. Promotion Criteria
Promotions are not based on tenure. They are based on:
- Consistent Performance: Hitting KPIsKPI A measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives. for 2+ quarters.
- Values Alignment: Living the culture.
- Capacity: Demonstrating ability to operate at the next level.
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