My boss (Director level) just quit and no announcements have been made about succession plans or backfills. Any tips on how I approach my VP about stepping up into that role?

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Tell him/her exactly that! You're interested in the position, and you'd like to know if you can be considered for it. Ask what you would need to do to be ready for the role, and start implementing those things. Show evidence of your successes.

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Thanks! Think I should walk into that conversation with a point of view on what I would change? Or just approach it to see what he wants to change with the team…if anything.

Yes ask. But get ready to take on their work in your current title and salary. It’s the corporate way.

I agree with the first comment. Confidently go to your VP and ask for what you want. If nothing else it could be on a trial basis to see how you do while they look for someone with more experience.

Set up a 1:1 and tell them! I think you need to have reasons why you want it (what you would do, plans), and why you deserve it (past successes)

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