This kind of an old axe to grind at this point, many engineers involved in these kinds of choices would rather be coding but see the need for good navigation. It is hard to decide when to differentiate roles as a company grows.
No argument here. I was just describing an organizational pattern instead of lamenting on personal choices. To be fair, even though I personally think building is more important, the companies may well need those kind of "coordinating" roles, as large organizations do bring lots of friction.
