For the past 25+ years, I've been a devops engineer, cloud architect and team lead on many projects. I would like to make a career move into IT Management (i.e. DevOps Manager, Director of Cloud Ops, etc.). When it comes to skills needed, what should my focus be on and how would that translate onto a resume? I would love to still be hands-on to utilize my tech knowledge.

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I just made the transition to management a few months ago. Leading people is hugely different than leading technical work, but focus on the mentoring portion of being a team lead, like really show how you lifted up your peers and Jr devs. Instead of highlighting the tech skills you learned in each roll, highlight how you improved as a communicator and an authority over whatever product. Show your ability to plan and architect projects, not just execute them. Emphasize your familiarity with agile and whatever other forms of project management. For the interview be prepared with lots of good anecdotes of your people networking skills and how you handle pressure.

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