that's why often you have architects and managers together leading teams. The architect is an engineer working at the blueprints/source code. The manager coordi

that's why often you have architects and managers together leading teams. The architect is an engineer working at the blueprints/source code. The manager coordinates communication channels, team defined goals, integration with sales, etc. If I need a raise or sit in another office, I talk to the manager. If I need a different API, I talk to the architect.