i'd like to get into engineering management, but not sure how to transition, since these roles often require many years of experience as an engineering manager.

i'd like to get into engineering management, but not sure how to transition, since these roles often require many years of experience as an engineering manager. i tried to propose this where i am, but as a contractor, there's no need for it. i'm basically just here to follow orders. i do like mentoring junior devs.