team leader position

[/tiːm ˈliːdər pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: team leader positions
posição de líder de equipe
1. A management or supervisory role responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing the work of a group of employees or team members
She was promoted to a team leader position after demonstrating excellent project management skills.
Ela foi promovida a uma posição de líder de equipe após demonstrar excelentes habilidades de gerenciamento de projetos.
2. An entry-level or mid-level leadership position that bridges individual contributors and middle management
The team leader position requires both technical expertise and people management abilities.
A posição de líder de equipe requer tanto expertise técnica quanto habilidades de gerenciamento de pessoas.
In Brazilian corporate culture, the 'team leader position' is highly valued as a stepping stone in career progression. It represents a transition from individual technical work to people management, and is commonly found in tech companies, multinational corporations, and service industries. In the US, this role is seen as a key developmental position for future managers. The title 'Team Leader' is often preferred over the more formal 'Supervisor' in modern tech and startup environments.
NYC Slang
team lead gig / leadership spot
Synonyms / Sinônimos
team leadlead positionsupervisor rolegroup leader positionsection leader position
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual contributor positionentry-level positionnon-supervisory role

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição de líder de equipe / cargo de líder de equipe
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
São Paulo
posição de team leader / líder de time
English terms often used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
posição de chefia de equipe / coordenador de equipe
Alternative formal terminology used in business contexts
Portugal
posição de chefe de equipa / responsável de grupo
Portuguese uses 'equipa' instead of 'equipe' and often uses 'chefe' or 'responsável'

Related Words

managementleadershipsupervisionteam coordinationproject managementstaff development

Related Idioms & Phrases

moving up the ladder
stepping into a leadership role
taking charge of a team
wearing multiple hats
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