What is the best way to transition from design engineering to project management? I've started by taking on more coordination responsibilities but would love feedback from others.

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I started doing more coordination too, thinking it would open doors. Turns out they’re happy to let you take on the extra work without ever changing your title or pay. If you want to move into project management, be ready to push hard and make it official or you’ll just end up doing both.

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Good call

You’re on the right track. I’ve seen teammates transition by first becoming the unofficial “go-to” person for cross-team tasks. Then it becomes natural to formalize it. Adding a PM cert or some Agile experience can help too. What part of the PM work are you most drawn to: people, planning, or problem-solving?

Thanks!

Thats a good start

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