Matrix org chart template

Functional managers plus project leads, drawn with dotted reporting lines.

14 cards · 3 layers · 1 open role

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How a matrix is usually structured

In a matrix organisation people have a functional manager (who hires them and owns their craft) and a project or product lead (who directs their day-to-day work). This template draws the functional line as solid connectors and the project line as dashed ones, which is the usual convention for a matrix org chart.

Solid line for the manager, dotted for the project

Keep the solid line for whoever runs performance reviews and pay. The dotted line shows where the person spends their time. Mixing those up is the most common matrix chart mistake.

Limit dotted lines to real ones

If everyone has three dotted lines the chart stops meaning anything. Draw only the secondary reporting that people would actually escalate through.

Agree who decides what

A matrix works when the two managers know who owns which decisions, for example the functional head owns hiring and standards and the project lead owns priorities and deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

How do I edit this matrix org chart template?

Press “Edit this template”. It opens in the free drag-and-drop chart maker, where you can rename cards, drag people to new managers, add or delete roles and export PNG, SVG, PDF or CSV.

Can I download it for PowerPoint, Word or Excel?

Yes. Download the PNG for PowerPoint, Word, Keynote or Google Slides, the SVG if you want PowerPoint 365 to convert it into editable shapes (right-click → Convert to Shape), or the CSV to open the names and reporting lines in Excel or import them into Visio.

Solid line for the manager, dotted for the project?

Keep the solid line for whoever runs performance reviews and pay. The dotted line shows where the person spends their time. Mixing those up is the most common matrix chart mistake.