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Engineering Manager Performance Review Template

Built specifically for engineering manager roles. Covers the competencies that actually matter at this level — not a generic form with your job title swapped in.

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Manager Track · Engineering

Engineering Manager Performance Review Template

Team Delivery

Did the team ship? Velocity, quality, and reliability metrics for the manager's team over the review period.

Exceeds Team consistently delivers on commitments at high quality. Few incidents. Stakeholders view the team as a reliable partner.
Meets Team delivers the majority of planned work. Incidents are addressed promptly. Stakeholders generally satisfied.
Below Frequent misses or quality issues. Stakeholders manage around the team. Incidents recur without systemic fixes.
Example phrases:
  • "Team shipped 94% of committed roadmap items this half — highest delivery rate in Engineering."

People Development

Growth, retention, and promotion readiness of direct reports. Attrition risk signals in their team.

Exceeds Multiple promotions on the team. Low attrition. Engineers seek to join. Confirm flight risk scores are low.
Meets Reports are developing. Attrition at or below company average. Promotions on pace with tenure.
Below Stagnant team development. Elevated attrition risk signals. Promotions lag or feel political.
Example phrases:
  • "Three engineers received promotion recommendations this cycle — highest rate in the org."
  • "Confirm's ONA shows their team has the highest collaboration density in Engineering."

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partnership with Product, Design, and other stakeholders. Presence in planning and strategic decisions.

Exceeds Sought out by product and design for technical direction. Shapes roadmap, not just executes it.
Meets Effective partner to product and design. Represents engineering perspective in planning.
Below Reactive to product asks. Limited engineering voice in planning. Cross-functional friction.
Example phrases:
  • "Product team specifically requested them for the core checkout redesign — a first for an EM in this org."

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