Range

Broad Bands
(for reference)
60-61
This stage covers senior leaders and
E function heads.
58-59

56-57 This stage covers first tier leader

positions in complex environments,
D second tier leader positions and senior
professional positions responsible for a
54-55 sub function or area.

52-53 This stage covers professional

positions that require experience,
C specialists who lead and direct an area
50-51 of expertise, and first tier leaders.

48-49 This stage covers entry level

professionals and senior support staff.
B Jobs within this stage typically execute
tasks that have been directed by more
46-47
senior roles.
This stage covers entry level
44-45 administrative support jobs. Typical
responsibilities include coordinating
A and supporting other tasks. Jobs within
-43 this stage do typically not require an
academic degree.
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Support Professiona
This stream includes those who are primarily individual cont
This stream includes support roles ranging from individual contributors with robust
limited supervisory responsibilities, and allows for coaching/
knowledge in specific areas, who have the ability to execute specialized work, or highly
these roles ranges from setting objectives and delivering on o
supervised positions in the areas of administrative support. At the top of this career ladder
generalist/specialist to being a leading expert in a given field
individuals work independently and apply standards yet can also make departures from
decisions of the organization. Participates in projects and sha
established processes to resolve problems.
experience and competencies.

P8

P7

P6

P5

Senior support
S4 Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying established
support standards. Works within a support area of a complex nature.
P4
Experienced support
Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying established

S3 support standards. Insights and knowledge have been acquired from

several years of experience in a particular support area. Works
independently and may instruct or coach other less experienced
P3
support staff.

Administrative support
Individual contributor that works under limited supervision and
S2 performs administrative tasks. Understands specific needs or
requirements relevant to their support responsibilities and applies
skills/knowledge appropriately.

Supervised administrative support

Individual contributor that works under supervision of more
S1 experienced colleagues within the support area, or under close
supervision of supported staff. Supports professionals in their
functions and solves administrative tasks.
 Generic Career Framework
Career streams
Professional
stream includes those who are primarily individual contributors, who may also have
Project Management
ted supervisory responsibilities, and allows for coaching/mentoring other staff. The focus of This stream includes all project management positions that create tactic and strategic project
e roles ranges from setting objectives and delivering on own work responsibilities as a plans, coordinates and ensures timely deliveries of projects. These positions follow up on cost
eralist/specialist to being a leading expert in a given field and influencing long term tactical and performance of projects managed, are accountable for making impactful decisions and
sions of the organization. Participates in projects and shares specialist knowledge, drive, lead, and coordinate project activities in a project team.
erience and competencies.

PM9

Industry expert
Individual contributor with superior knowledge and experience in a
specific area of expertise. Is recognized as an industry expert and
contributor in this field. Contributes to the external body of knowledge
PM8
within area of expertise.

Recognized internal expert

Individual contributor and acknowledged expert within the organization. Is
a master in one specialized discipline as well as having a thorough
understanding of related disciplines. Will most often be a driving force
behind the development of new solutions for programs, complex projects,
PM7
processes or activities .

Senior professional
Individual contributor and specialist or experienced generalist that is part
of and contributes to the development of new solutions. Has deep
knowledge of the specific discipline or the broader area in which the
PM6
position operates.

Experienced professional
Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge of the specific
discipline or the broader area in which the position operates. Executes
complex or specialized projects or activities and typically works according
to set principles. Includes positions with team leading responsibilities.

Junior professional
Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying established
standards. Has a knowledge base acquired from a couple of years of
experience in a particular area. Works independently and may instruct or
coach other professionals.

Entry level professional

Individual contributor that applies subject matter knowledge. Understands
the specific needs or requirements of specific problems and applies
skills/knowledge thereafter.
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eams
Project Management Management
responsibilities including appraising performance, motivating and inspiring team members and
developing them for future assignments. Roles in this stream lead change and development. It also
m includes all project management positions that create tactic and strategic project
includes those who supervise more than one leader. These responsibilities are in addition to the
dinates and ensures timely deliveries of projects. These positions follow up on cost
responsibilities managers may have in leading divisions, functions, departments or geographical
mance of projects managed, are accountable for making impactful decisions and
areas; developing policies and practices and implementing business plans. People managed are
, and coordinate project activities in a project team.
typically one level below or lower. Positions in this stream may have technical, design and budget
responsibility.

M10
Cross-functional project manager
Provides the strategic direction and leads strategic and complex
projects with some impact on the overall area. Drives and leads all
aspects of cross functional projects from concept phase to
industrialization. Activities include cost and control and ensuring
M9
timely deliveries. Accountable for making project related decisions.

Senior function unit project manager

Analyzes, initiates, leads and delivers complex projects from
concept phase to industrialization within the function unit. These
projects are typically concerned with complex issues and the scope
is less defined. Contributes to and participates in cross functional
M8
projects within the function area. Accountable for making project
related decisions with a significant business contribution.

Function unit project manager

Analyzes, initiates, leads and delivers projects from concept phase to
industrialization within the function unit to ensure timely deliveries.
The scope of the projects are typically clearly defined. Contributes
to and participates in cross functional projects within the function
M7
area.

Department project manager

Analyzes, initiates, leads and delivers projects from concept phase to
industrialization within the department. Contributes and participates
to projects within the function unit.
M6

M5

M4

M3
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responsibilities including appraising performance, motivating and inspiring team members and
developing them for future assignments. Roles in this stream lead change and development. It also
includes those who supervise more than one leader. These responsibilities are in addition to the
responsibilities managers may have in leading divisions, functions, departments or geographical
areas; developing policies and practices and implementing business plans. People managed are
typically one level below or lower. Positions in this stream may have technical, design and budget
responsibility.
Function unit leader
Provides the strategic direction and leads the function unit. Directly influences the
development of the function unit’s business strategies within the context of the
function area.

Leader of a smaller function unit or a larger department

Develops new and/or existing products, processes, standards or operational plans in
support of the function area strategies, with a direct impact on the function unit’s
overall results. Broad management experience across several functional areas or
businesses, or concentrated knowledge of a particular discipline; considered the
organization's expert within a particular discipline

Senior Department leader

Provides some strategic input to the department business strategy. Primary focus is
on providing strategic & tactical direction within the function unit. Specifies new
processes and standards to support corporate strategies including the interpretation
and application of broad policy guidelines.

Department leader
Delivers input to function unit strategy and translates the function area strategy into
medium to short-term tactical direction within the department. Provides operational
oversight to drive function unit strategies including the interpretation and
application of relevant policy guidelines. Typically has P&L or budget
accountability.

Senior first line manager

Enables and oversees the implementation of medium to short term activities within
the department in the context of the strategy for the function unit. Develops policies,
processes & standards that support the implementation of the function unit’s
medium to short term tactical direction. Typically has P&L or budget accountability.

First line manager

Enables and oversees the implementation of medium to short term activities within
the department. Delivers input to policies, processes and standards, where decisions
are of a tactical and operational nature within a defined scope. Is accountable for
budget, policy recommendations and medium-term planning.

Senior team leader

Manages and oversees the implementation of short term activities within the team.
Decisions are of an operational nature within a defined scope.

Team leader
Ensure the day to day operation of a team. Responsible for planning team activities
and tasks of short-term and operational nature. Typically manages 1st level
professionals and support jobs.