Chapter Lead

The Chapter Lead is a leader within an organization using the chapter (or tribe) organization model popularized by Spotify. He is responsible for the management and development of a “tribe” or group of professionals who share similar skills (the “chapter”). The Chapter Lead role combines aspects of technical leadership, mentoring, and career management.

• Supervise and coach chapter members, helping them develop their skills and achieve their professional goals.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the chapter.
• Participate in the recruitment, development, and retention of chapter members.
• Work closely with other leaders to ensure strategic alignment and achievement of organization goals.
• Contribute to the definition and improvement of the chapter's work processes.
• Manage the performance and evaluations of chapter members.

• Extensive technical skills in the specific field of the chapter.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor chapter members.
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration and coordination within the chapter.
• Results orientation with the ability to define and follow clear goals.

Experienced Chapter Leads can progress to higher management positions, such as Head of Engineering, CTO, or other leadership positions within the organization. Some also choose to specialize more in areas such as product management or business strategy. Because of the collaborative nature of the role, Chapter Leads develop transferable skills that can lead them to a variety of leadership opportunities.

The salary of a Chapter Lead can vary depending on the size of the company, the sector of activity, the experience of the professional and the geographical location. In general, the annual salary for a Chapter Lead can be between 70,000 and 150,000 euros.