To preface, I have an incredible job. I am going to keep the title and responsibilities vague, but I get to make peoples lives better and processes more practical. Recently I was included in a long time project to build a client facing application; although I am not actively doing it in my role now, I have previously worked in application development, devops, quality control for applications, automated testing, etc. I have been vocal about my concerns in how the project is being implemented, tested, documented, and delegated; these are all normal parts of making sure something is quality. I was told yesterday, in an email to my peers and a senior vp, that I am a “detractor” and seem like I actively making roadblocks to stop this project. I was floored.
I have spent my tenure building better processes, making better client facing initiatives, building morale and stretching myself thin to take on extra duties that needed attention. I worry the comment made has destroyed any credibility I have with the development team. I had 4 interviews to take this role and told each and every interviewer that I cannot and will not ever be a “yes man”; it now seems like I am being targeted for doing exactly what I was asked. I love what I do and know that I am an assertive person; I am now concerned that I have a spotlight on me.