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Are you qualified for the job? Have you spoken about the function, expectations etc? If you can achieve them, do the job well, even if it’s a little bit of a stretch, go for it
Also, what is 3 levels above PM called exactly??
Maybe they see in you something you don’t see in yourself yet.
I say take it. Hiring managers are generally not morons hiring people completely unqualified. They have to justify it up. Also depends on your level. If it’s a stretch, but doable, take the title and the money. Could be they’re willing to take a risk on you because the interview went well
I accepted a job under similar circumstances and you do not want to do this. If something seems too good to be true....it usually is. Beware.
I am a few years shy of the normal industry ask for the title. Had a really good interview and got good vibes from the place. Based on the conversations I’ve had it will be difficult but doable. Didn’t sense any desperation other than the hiring manager being ready to hand over the bimonthly cross country travel.
There’s 3 levels of PM’s?
Literally every job in this industry requires the bare minimum of talent. You can do it. It won’t be that hard. Maybe they’re crazy, but 1000% get that money.
Do you think you’re qualified? They’ll expect you to perform at that level. How were the interviews? Did they seem desperate? Honestly, I’d be worried.
3 levels? That’s a lot.
I would ask what they’re looking for in the role.
They may see something in you and are willing to groom you. If they are looking for you to come in and perform at that level I would be very hesitant.
I mean 3 levels is usually between 6-8 years ahead (or more).
Sounds like a great way to get fired in about 3 months.
Send it!!
I was offered a AD role at another company when i was six months in as an associate and it seemed peculiar. Like many people here, I would avoid such an immediate jump. There is a lot to learn, skill wise and emotional-management wise. Take the time to learn. Like most things in life, if it's too good to be true, it probably is.
The faster you get promoted the faster you get pushed out of the industry for being to expensive. If your goal is a long career don’t title jump or rush to collect titles. Focus on collecting skills and mastering each levels skills for several years instead.
Take the job and pay. Don't spend a penny more than you currently do. Put all the "extra" money in your savings. After you've been there for a year, you can spend more money. That way if the new position doesn't work out, you can still sleep while looking for the next thing. If it does work out, transfer what you've saved to your 401k.
They might find out in a few months that maybe you dont quite know what youre doing. I mean, nothing against you...
And I agree it sounds like desperation on their part. Like they dont quite know what the job is either.
I smell a Hail Mary on their part, and a QUICK burnout for you. But hey I wasnt in the interview.
So why aren’t you that title in your current company?
I agree with most here - I know agencies all seem to have varying titles (eg a PM at my agency is someone with at least 5 years experience where at other places it can be entry level). But this seems like an extreme jump from PM to what I assume is a Project / Program director. Especially if you’re a “few years shy” of expected experience- that’s a large gap and a massive red flag to me