Clarification Required on Promotion Window C3A to C3B – FY Status & Governance

Hello all,

I am seeking clear and official clarification regarding the promotion window for C3A to C3B for the current financial year.

There seems to be conflicting communication from different stakeholders:

One manager indicates that the promotion process will be initiated

Another manager says the window is not open

HR mentions it will be handled by the project team

Corporate communication suggests that promotions are stopped for this FY

This inconsistency is creating confusion among associates and impacting morale.

Additionally, I would like to understand the project team structure rationale. In our team, there are:

A high number of C3B associates

Very few C3A / lower-grade associates

This raises questions on:

Whether this is the intended and optimal project management structure

How billing, role distribution, and growth opportunities are being aligned

Where the budget allocation and billing margins are being utilized, especially when promotions are deferred

Associates are not questioning leadership decisions, but we do expect transparent communication, fair growth opportunities, and consistent policy implementation across projects.

Requesting HR / Corporate / Program Governance to please provide:

Official status of C3A → C3B promotions for this FY

Clear ownership of promotion initiation (HR vs Project vs Corporate)

Guidelines on project team grade composition and career progression

Transparency on these points will help restore confidence and align associates with organizational goals.

Regards,