
Direct leadership demonstrates strong expertise, but the department currently lacks the overall organization needed to drive uniform communication and consistent performance measurement
Project teams are highly capable. However, senior technical talent is occasionally placed into management or leadership roles without the proper preparation or training needed for these activities
Base pay lags market benchmarks, and benefits don't offset this gap for senior roles. To improve retention, we need a tiered benefits structure based on seniority. Also, anchoring bonuses entirely to stock options is sub-optimal; equity should be an optional component, not mandatory