change of attitude - Looking for advice:

change of attitude - Looking for advice:

I am a PM manager at a company that expanded really fast (started as an individual contributor and now manage 6 PMs & 12 teams).

the work was amazing - very 24/7 and super intense but was worth it bc of the impact I was able to have and the results our projects delivered.

I took vacation last week (1st time in the 8 months since I started) and since I got back, I’m getting very weird vibes from certain execs that make me feel sidelined.

  1. In a taskforce we’re setting up my manager responded to my offer to lead it with ‘anyone else?’
  2. During an org structure conversation, for which we were supposed to present the product org for our group, another group pm (who started very recently and who I helped onboard) presented a ‘plan’ for the entire organization - where he took half of my team and placed it under his group.

I told my manager that I will be taking the day off tomorrow - and he responded with an offer to chat. How do I confront him about what’s going on without sounding like I’m attacking but how do I figure out what’s going on and how to move forward? Should I be looking for another job?

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  1. Sarah Cleveland, SPHR, ACC

    My suggestion would be take the one item that seems very tangible and ask to understand a little more - this would be the "org structure" conversation that you referenced. I think it would make complete sense to ask a few questions, try to remain objective and ask questions - I like the phrase "Asking for clarity, not confrontation..." if you are getting the sense that the group is going on the defense. I think it's important that you gain a clear understanding of why that plan was presented and if that is something that is being discussed as a potential option.

    I think once you have that conversation, you will have more insight and hopefully more clarity to drive additional conversations.

    The other thing that I think is always good to do, is have regular check-ins with your manager ensuring you have a clear understanding of the current objectives / priorities and how they align to the broader department or organization-wide goals and vision. It is always important to stay aligned to doing the work that is driving the necessary results to meet business need. Again, simply asking questions and for clarification and how your work and your team's work aligns to the company goals is always a great idea.

    Hope this is helpful and good luck!

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