Chief Engineer, Vehicle+92% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
64% of observed moves out of Vehicle Programme Lead go here (1,400 careers)
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · automotive_engineering
Where does a Vehicle Programme Lead go next?
13 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
Director of Agricultural Engineering+21% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
10% of observed moves out of Vehicle Programme Lead go here (210 careers)
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Rail Engineering+28% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
10% of observed moves out of Vehicle Programme Lead go here (210 careers)
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations+21% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
8% of observed moves out of Vehicle Programme Lead go here (180 careers)
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Operations+73% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 6% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Inside Sales+28% typical comp change · ~8.0y typical
reachable via Director of PMO. 4% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Mechatronics+40% typical comp change · ~8.0y typical
reachable via Director of Agricultural Engineering. 3% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there