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M2
QUAL2.GEN.M2
Mid-Level Manager
M1
QUAL2.GEN.M1
First-Line Manager
M3
QUAL2.GEN.M3
Senior Manager
M4
QUAL2.GEN.M4
Director Level
Market pay
LevelM2 · M2 — Manager IIM1 · M1 — Manager (Team Lead)M3 · M3 — Senior ManagerM4 · M4 — Director
FunctionQuality ComplianceQuality ComplianceQuality ComplianceQuality Compliance
FocusGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral
Typical years5–83–68–1210–15
ScopeAn established team or sub-functionA single teamMultiple teams or a sub-functionA function or department
AutonomyOwns planning for the groupManages within established goalsSets goals within functional strategyOwns area strategy and budget
ImpactGroup delivery and developmentTeam output and healthSub-function outcomesFunction-level results
Decision rightsOwns staffing, priorities, performance for the groupOwns team execution, hiring input, performanceOwns goals, budget input, and people decisions across teamsOwns strategy, budget, and org design for the area