Functional vs. Business unit

No matrix organization

We believe everyone deserves to report to exactly one person who knows and understands what you do day-to-day.

A function report vs. a scope manager

The benefit of having a technically competent manager is easily the largest positive influence on a typical worker’s level of job satisfaction. We have a simple functional hierarchy; everyone has one manager who is experienced in their subject matter. Matrix organizations are too hard to get right.

However, when we can’t get a functional manager who is close enough to the scope, we favor a manager who owns the scope.

Job titles

“Acting” and “Interim”

In some cases, an individual may have an "Interim" or "Acting" title:

Acting This means the individual is working on promotion into the role. The person is taking the role to see how it goes.
Interim This means that the individual is occupying this role temporarily to help the team. The person will move back to their original main role after some conditions, usually until an external hire is found.
Nothing. This means that the individual is occupying the role.

In either case, they will be fulfilling the full responsibilities of the role. If you have any questions about the future of the role, please ask them or their manager.

“Head of”

What level is a “Head of”?

Private levels

Is my level public?

Titles grades

How the roles of the person with a given title relate.

Title prefix	Description
CXO	- Ownership of scope.

High level enough to stay in the role with the foreseeable growth.
Strategy, vision, execution. | | VP, EVP | - A role more focused on daily operations and people management.
Not much relate to the level. For example, someone with a Director title can have a role that takes precedence. However, a high level enough is required. | | Senior Director | Usually related to the level Leveling at MUI, but can also be about the role | | Director | Usually related to the level Leveling at MUI, but can also be about the role | | Senior Manager | Usually related to the level Leveling at MUI | | Manager | Usually related to the level Leveling at MUI |