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[quote=Anonymous]For managerial positions that's probably the issue you're running into.

I'm not a big fan of MBAs (the degrees, not the people) but I do see it as something that helps people get into management and consulting.

Don't take any offense at this but you may be great at what you do but it doesn't necessarily mean that you'd be a great manager.  When you say take on high profile assignments, do you mean actually leading the projects or just being a contributor?

If you're not actually leading them, it'll be hard for management to see that you possess the qualities to be a good manager.

To give an example, I recently came across a resume for a department lead where the resume was like five pages of technical experience.  While the experience was impressive, the question (not mine) was if the person had what it takes to manage a department and a group of people.

Hopefully as the new management gets to know you and see your work, they'll appreciate your value and give you an opportunity to interview for those positions.  It may be something that you want to express interest in if you have any professional development meetings or anything like that.

Or you may even be able to find another organization that will give you a shot.

Not all managers are necessarily technical experts.  Where I know some industries and environments where the big talkers who have the necessary credentials are able to move into managerial positions even though they were lacking in the actual knowledge area.  Sometimes they don't work out and are able to land elsewhere.  We used to call it promoting incompetence as well as revolving doors among a small circle of organizations.

And there are successful managers who might not be able to jump into our seats and do our work but are great at managing people and workflow.

I don't think management is the next step for everyone up the career ladder, at least in the industry that I'm in.  So shouldn't look at it as lowering your expectations if you end up not pursuing a position.

For your interests and goals, it sounds like a MBA would be beneficial for you.  And as others said if it's not possible right now, maybe wait a couple of years down the road when it will become better.  There are a lot of programs out there for working adults.

And also a lot of it is just coming across the right opportunity.  Maybe after current management comes to appreciate your skillsets more or finding another organization that is willing to substitute education with experience.
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