B.Tech in CS, 12 Years of Experience in Energy & Utility: How to Break Out of Push-Down and Secure Management Roles?

Hello Mayank, I am 39 years old & having 16 years experience after BE in mechanical Engineering. I am working in an US based MNC for last 8 years as Senior Application Engineer. I have worked in different projects and currently now I am an individual contributor not leading a team. The growth opportunities seems to be low at this point. I am looking job as Project manger or other managerial assignments in MNC's who are into production. Recently I have passed PMP certification and looking for similar courses or certifications which can help me in future. Please guide with suitable skills or courses and ways in which I can find jobs as managerial or leadership roles in MNC's.

Hello Radhakrishnan Sir, I am 39 years old & having 16 years experience after BE in mechanical Engineering. I am working in an US based MNC for last 8 years as Senior Application Engineer. I have worked in different projects and currently now I am an individual contributor not leading a team. The growth opportunities seems to be low at this point. I am looking job as Project manger or other managerial assignments in MNC's who are into production. Recently I have passed PMP certification and looking for similar courses or certifications which can help me in future. Please guide with suitable skills or courses and ways in which I can find jobs as managerial or leadership roles in MNC's.

Hi, I am person having overall experience of 23 years ( 19 years + 4 years). I have into corporate since the beginning of my career till 2020, when I was on a forced break. Post that things have not been good. Initial 2 years as software developer(contractual). I have been into a junior profile (Executive/Sr Executive) in BPO and Telecom for sometime ( 5.5 yrs), where I learnt a lot about office operations and working. Joined a conglomerate where I grew up from Executive to a Dept Head (Chief Mgr) worked for almost 8.5 yrs (CTC - 14L). Then to a BPO /KPO for a period of 1.5 yrs as Business Head - VP Operations (ctc- 18L). 20 months with startups as a mentor and a senior member (VP rank), helping them with office and backend operations - HR/Admin/Trg/ Vendor Mgmt, Call centre Ops, etc. (ctc- 10.4L). Most of my roles are customer mgmt and customer excellence based, where either i am resolving their issues or interesting with them for new business as operations lead (non sales profile). I feel i am a good mentor but a soft team lead. Educationally I am a management (MBA) professional. Last 5 years have been tumultuous with mostly freelancing opportunities (minimal) to sustain (2L- 3L). I did get two assignments, one was too low(ctc-2.3L) and other was slightly better(ctc- 8.5L); but lost both in a short span as could not cope with them. Surprisingly both were customer facing (knowledge transfers and handover in both co's were suspicious as till my last day I cud'nt understand my role and package offered), I could manage it. I need suggestion what should I do to be in the job market; any courses, suggestions, ideas all are welcome. Any therapy required do suggest.