Stakeholder engagement

Effective stakeholder engagement is a critical skill for PHP developers, especially in senior and lead positions. It involves clear and proactive communication with non-technical team members, such as product managers, designers, and clients, to align project goals and ensure technical solutions meet business requirements.

Communicating with Non-Technical Teams

A key aspect of this role is acting as a bridge between the technical implementation and business needs. Developers must be able to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms and, conversely, translate business requirements into precise technical specifications for the engineering team.

Core Responsibilities

• Gathering and clarifying project requirements from product owners, marketing teams, and other business units.
• Explaining technical constraints, trade-offs, and possibilities in an accessible way.
• Providing regular project updates, progress demonstrations, and managing expectations.
• Collaborating in planning sessions to provide technical insights and estimate effort accurately.
• Ensuring the final product delivered by the PHP team aligns with the initial vision and goals.