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I would honestly have a sit down with that manager and explain how you are feeling. Communication is key with these sorts of things. I have sat down with managers in the past and explained that I need better direction so I can nail it the first time.
I tried to forget it and for the next project ask specific questions before hand and document it even with an email recap to confirm it’s what they want. That way you have a paper trail
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I start looking to change teams or change companies
That is toxic behavior
Set up an appointment with the manager for a F2F
Manage your boss's incompetence and document everything to CYA.
Have an initial meeting to go over the requirements. Then weekly or bi-weekly meetings to give updates and feedback. If your manager dodges your weekly update meetings, then send an email with the updates. Meet, discuss, document, and send that document for them to review after every meeting.
If something goes really bad in the future then you've got all the evidence you'll need to prove it was your manager and not you.