Seeking career advice; difficult decision

Late 20s, 5 YoE, West EU. Looking to progress on my Consulting and Biz management career. Options:

1. Stay at Microsoft as Industry Consultant. Individual contributor path with good career prospects level wise but not really for developing management skills.

2. Take a 10-15k€ cut, re-join IBM as Senior Manager (Band 9). Past high performer, know the team already, but will stay in the same position for the next 3+ years.

thx

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How many levels above the senior manager/level 9 role at IBM? Example: Deloitte’s top “staff” level is an SM, from there you either become an MD (salaried) or a Partner (own the firm)

Hello, thanks. Two levels till partner (only salaried) - SM > Associate Partner > Partner

IBM band 10 is equals B4 Director and lower MD. It's quite a wide band.

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