Harvey accepts. For a brief, shining moment, he hangs the nameplate. But reality hits immediately. He hates the politics. He hates the budgets. He hates schmoozing clients who don’t have cases. By the end of Season 4, Harvey realizes that being the boss means stopping being a lawyer. He voluntarily steps down, handing the reins back to Jessica. At this point, Harvey doesn’t want the job; he wants the respect the job implies.
In the finale, Harvey's skills and experience ultimately secure him the top spot, and he is named Managing Partner of Pearson Specter Litt. This development sets the stage for the series' final season, as Harvey navigates his new role and the challenges that come with it. when does harvey become managing partner