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| vs | M4 RDPROG.RDPROJECC016.M4 R&D Project Management — M4 | M3 RDPROG.RDPROJECC016.M3 R&D Project Management — M3 | M5 RDPROG.RDPROJECC016.M5 R&D Project Management — M5 | M4 RDPROG.PROGRAMPED7E.M4 Program & Portfolio Management — M4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market pay | $168k ($132k–$213k)inherited | $120k ($95k–$153k)inherited | $188k ($148k–$240k)inherited | $168k ($132k–$213k)inherited |
| Level | M4 · M4 — Director | M3 · M3 — Senior Manager | M5 · M5 — Senior Director | M4 · M4 — Director |
| Function | R&D Program & Project Management | R&D Program & Project Management | R&D Program & Project Management | R&D Program & Project Management |
| Focus | R&D Project Management | R&D Project Management | R&D Project Management | Program & Portfolio Management |
| Typical years | 10–15 | 8–12 | 12–18 | 10–15 |
| Scope | A function or department | Multiple teams or a sub-function | Multiple functions or a large department | A function or department |
| Autonomy | Owns area strategy and budget | Sets goals within functional strategy | Owns multi-year strategy for the area | Owns area strategy and budget |
| Impact | Function-level results | Sub-function outcomes | Multi-function results | Function-level results |
| Decision rights | Owns strategy, budget, and org design for the area | Owns goals, budget input, and people decisions across teams | Owns investment and org design across functions | Owns strategy, budget, and org design for the area |