IBM Employee Reviews for Senior Development Manager

"Review is honest assessment from a former senior manager... would be the same if I were still there."

What do you like about working at IBM?

"I developed my skills and experience during a long and distinguished career that provided many professional and personally rewarding relationships."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I would plan on working at IBM only for a few years, your career development should be a constant and always be on the lookout for a better opportunity. IBM has some serious problems, there are some good people there and you can learn a lot but unless there are some dramatic changes, I would be very hesitant about accepting a job with IBM. And this comes from a former Senior Manager who is not bitter, just sad to see what's become of a once great company. I was fortunate to have learned a great many lessons that I can utilize in my next career, I'm not sure you would have that opportunity today by joining IBM."

What don't you like about working at IBM?

"IBM has regressed from the core principles it was founded upon which was 'Respect for the Individual' and THINK. When I joined the company they were always in the top 5 companies to work for, today they aren't even on the radar and it saddens me. Service was the name of the game, now it's short term profit. The IBM Brand was good as gold at one time, now it's simply mediocre which is a direct result in how management has treated its employees. Having been a senior manager, I am intimately aware of the changes and how they have impacted employee morale and performance."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I believe new leadership is needed, today's management team is focused only upon short term profit and empire building. Listen to your people, don't just talk about innovation and return 'Respect for the individual' as the corporate mantra. Give your management team autonomy and the responsibility they once had. Get rid of the performance appraisal skew and allow managers to honestly assess their employees."