Technical Manager
An engineering manager (technical manager) leads teams and development processes: planning delivery, managing technical debt and risk, and shaping code review, release and onboarding practices. The specialist combines an engineering background with management skills: running 1:1s, growing engineers, taking part in hiring and making architectural decisions together with the team. They are accountable for both delivery predictability and team health.
Specialization Skills
Strategic product planning, roadmapping, and vision setting
Agile framework for iterative product development
Objectives and Key Results - goal-setting framework
Experts
Specialists who verify skills within this specialization
Questions and answers
- What does a Technical Manager do?
- An engineering manager (technical manager) leads teams and development processes: planning delivery, managing technical debt and risk, and shaping code review, release and onboarding practices. The specialist combines an engineering background with management skills: running 1:1s, growing engineers, taking part in hiring and making architectural decisions together with the team. They are accountable for both delivery predictability and team health.
- What skills are included in the Technical Manager specialization?
- The specialization includes 6 skills — the full list with proficiency levels is on this page. The skill set is aligned with the association tech radar.
- How to verify a Technical Manager qualification with the association?
- Apply for membership at the SmartSNG.Dev association and pass the skill check: specialization experts assess your proficiency in each skill and verify the qualification on your public profile.
- How much do membership and certification cost?
- Association membership is free — no fees or subscriptions. Skill checks are conducted by association experts.
How to verify your qualification
- 1. Apply for membership
Joining the association is free: fill in the application form, the admissions committee reviews it within a week.
- 2. Pass the skill check
Association experts in this specialization assess your skills and proficiency level in each of them.
- 3. Get verified
Verified skills and levels are displayed on your public member profile.