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Career Path: How to Become a Mobile Engineering Manager

The demand for the latest and greatest mobile applications is nowhere near slowing down, with demand even outweighing the ability to produce these applications. A career in Mobile Engineering Management can be both fascinating and challenging, as these managers are tasked with overseeing the work of mobile engineers. They help guide the successful release of mobile applications, not only having a hand in the design and development of the applications but also considering managerial duties, including budgeting and time management. An enterprising Mobile Engineering Manager understands...more

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Career Path: How to Become a Mobile Engineering Manager

The demand for the latest and greatest mobile applications is nowhere near slowing down, with demand even outweighing the ability to produce these applications. A career in Mobile Engineering Management can be both fascinating and challenging, as these managers are tasked with overseeing the work of mobile engineers. They help guide the successful release of mobile applications, not only having a hand in the design and development of the applications but also considering managerial duties, including budgeting and time management. An enterprising Mobile Engineering Manager understands the ins-and-outs of software development as well as the needs of the business and is capable of balancing both worlds.

Getting Through the Door

Gaining an entry-level position as a Mobile Engineering Manager is something of a misnomer. To achieve a managerial position as a mobile engineer, clearly, some work as a mobile engineer needs to have been undertaken. Mobile Engineering Managers typically have years of experience working as a mobile engineer from entry-level, through junior-level, with the Mobile Engineering Manager position signifying their attainment of a senior position.

When trying to enter a Mobile Engineering Manager position, some technical proficiencies your employers make look for include:

  • A thorough understanding of iOS, Windows and Android mobile platforms as well as those of more obscure types.
  • Being adept with programming languages like Java, Objective-C, C#, JavaScript, and SQL.
  • An aptitude for coding with Xcode, Android SDK, and Windows Phone App Studio.
  • Skilled with mobile app frameworks including Sencha or PhoneGap.
  • Understanding the complexities involved with UI/UX responsive design.

Degrees and Experience

Mobile Engineering Managers have often attained a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer programming, or in a similar field. Some go on to postgraduate work, particularly those who are interested in an especially intricate engineering field.

After obtaining a college degree, many Mobile Engineers can find an entry-level position and work their way up the ranks into a managerial position after years of technical, on-the-job experience. Oftentimes, Mobile Engineering Managers have worked in software development, but not necessarily in mobile development, before attaining a managerial level.

Working as a Junior Level Mobile Engineering Manager

Mobile Engineering Managers at the junior level have proven themselves to be adept with both managerial and mobile engineering concepts. Through the experience they are gaining as a manager in the mobile engineering field, they are likely helping to guide teams to the successful release of cutting-edge applications that can be enjoyed by users on various platforms. These junior-level Mobile Engineering Managers have likely stood out as a leader for their team while also displaying an understanding of what is best for the business.

Moving up the Ranks

As the Mobile Engineering Manager continues their career pursuits, there can be many ways to ensure a steady incline towards a senior position. These Mobile Engineering Managers not only take on the tasks expected of them and complete them well, but they go out of their way to demonstrate their level of commitment both to the company and the field. Additionally, certification and training can be taken through online courses at the behest of employers or through the Mobile Engineering Managers own volition and can help them achieve new insights into their career as a manager or in mobile engineering.

Advance Your Career: How to Become a Senior Level Mobile Engineering Manager

Becoming a senior Mobile Engineering Manager takes perseverance and dedication. Working towards a senior-level, Mobile Engineering Managers need to demonstrate their proficiency with mobile platforms, languages, scripts and framework from the developer standpoint, as well as having consideration for the end-user and their likely experience with the application through UI/UX principles. Being able to juggle all these aspects, being a team player and having a hunger for the newest technologies will put you on the road to senior Mobile Engineering Manager status.

Study the Core Fields

There are many intersecting and diverging fields related to Mobile Engineering that behooves a Mobile Engineering Manager to explore. This includes such aspects as design and particularly how an application will be experienced by the user through its design. Also, being ever-aware of how leading mobile developing companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google are changing their mobile products is key, as it allows the Mobile Engineering Manager to be apprised of the latest shifts and trends in the industry.

Invest in Yourself

Mobile Engineering is a highly-competitive field and is always evolving as does the technology that powers mobile devices. Ensuring your skills are as sharp as possible will help prevent the latest technologies from completely bypassing you and leaving you in your wake. Attending conferences related to business to hone your managerial skills and attaining additional technical certifications is the best way to invest in your Mobile Engineering Management career. These are paths that may be suggested by your employers and your employers may reimburse you when you take additional courses and certifications, as they see this as not only you investing in yourself but in the business as well.

Don’t Stop at Mobile Engineering Management

Mobile Engineering Management can open several interests. By studying like-fields that intersect with Mobile Engineering, you can understand colleagues and their work while being a more effective Mobile Engineering Management.

Some of these colleagues may work as UI/UX designers, who are passionate about product design from the user perspective and undertake deep analyses to contribute to the design of products that are more helpful and aesthetically pleasing to the end-user; understanding the complex and related work of backend, frontend and full-stack developers is key, as these engineers similarly build all sides of the applications used on various devices, mobile included; and engineers who specialize in a specific mobile platform, such as iOS engineers and Android engineers, all of which may work for the same company and who Mobile Engineering Managers will likely collaborate with regularly, if not oversee altogether.

Mobile Engineering Manager Job Description

Mobile Engineering Managers head the team of mobile engineers who develop and create the software applications used for mobile devices. It is very sophisticated and ever-evolving work, so the Mobile Engineering Manager is tasked with common managerial duties, such as scheduling, budgeting and mentoring, as well as having a proficiency for all the technical components, including maintaining versioning notes, tracking redesign requests, troubleshooting and correcting issues and upgrading application as needed. Oftentimes, Mobile Engineers have to create several versions of the same application, so it can operate on different platforms, something the Mobile Engineering Manager will spearhead and help guide their junior team towards success.

What We Need Your Help With

  • Help hire, train and mentor mobile engineers who join your team.
  • Understanding the company goals and communicating these to the team.
  • Taking on large projects and guiding a team to success.
  • Designing and developing cutting-edge applications that users love.
  • Being well-versed in the work other engineering teams do and fostering a collaborative spirit.
  • Documenting all aspects of work and reporting progress to clients and executives as needed.
  • Help to identify potential opportunities that make the company more fruitful.
  • Implementing better-quality engineering processes.

We Look For

  • Someone who sees the bigger picture while working on a project.
  • An engineer keen on the latest developments in mobile applications.
  • A natural leader who is excited to mentor future leaders in mobile engineering.
  • Someone who enjoys keeping up with IT trends.
  • A true professional who can wear many hats while helping to keep morale high.

These Would Also Be Nice

  • Excellent communication is a must.
  • A strong determination is essential.
  • Multi-tasking is key.
  • Having a strong sense of organization is vital.
  • A visionary who can see the big picture and how the little parts come together to fit that big picture.

Senior Mobile Engineering Manager Career Paths: Where to Go from Here

Senior-level Mobile Engineering Managers have reached the top tiers of their company, with increased responsibilities and salary to match. Senior Mobile Engineering Managers may be in charge of the entire engineering team at an organization or may oversee all the operations in mobile engineering, including managing project managers, depending on the business.

Some Mobile Engineering Managers who reach a senior level may be interested in moving on to a whole new role that allows them to use their experience while expanding their skills in a new arena. Popular roles that senior Mobile Engineering Managers have transitioned to include product manager, especially for those who enjoy facets of design and marketing; project manager, which speaks to those who enjoy assisting several teams towards the completion of assigned projects as a manager; and senior lead software engineers, for those who thrive on the technical aspects of engineering.

Many Mobile Engineering Managers are happy to stay where they are, continuing to guide and develop the next wave of mobile engineers. To successfully manage a Mobile Engineering team, the senior Mobile Engineering Manager must also foster a sense of cooperation on their team and help colleagues focus on their individual, team and company goals. Mobile Engineering Managers, especially at the senior level, must always be managerial as well as tech-savvy.

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