Principal+43% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
65% of observed moves out of Engagement Manager go here (4,200 careers)
executive stepconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · consulting_mgmt
Where does a Engagement Manager go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Specialist path
Partner+119% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
22% of observed moves out of Engagement Manager go here (1,400 careers)
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Finance+36% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Finance. 5% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate480 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Chief Financial Officer+108% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Finance. 2% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate480 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Director of Finance-5% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Engagement Manager go here (480 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate480 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Bookkeeping Firm Owner-35% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
3% of observed moves out of Engagement Manager go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of PMO-18% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
3% of observed moves out of Engagement Manager go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there