Microsoft Employee Reviews for Senior Program Manager

"Working for Microsoft has been a rewarding experience as I've gotten to dive in to a lot of different aspects of the technical world while maintaining a sense of stability. There's definitely a variety of depth and breadth that you can find among the thousands of positions."

"I have worked for Microsoft for 8 years. In this time I have been in many different teams and had incredible opportunities to work with cutting edge technology and outstanding peers. The culture leaves a bit to be desired and at a certain point it is very difficult to continue advancing your career."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"Building products that impact billions of users is amazing, and the environment encourages the creation of great products for the customer. The pay and benefits are good."

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

"Be aware that recognition is not always given to the hardest working person. Sometimes it's given to the smartest working person, which might be the person who's figured out how to work the frustrating performance review system."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"Microsoft is too slow to respond to anything - employee needs, consumer needs, etc. It's frustrating to have to sit around and wait for things to get better, just to find it's too little too late."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would completely overhaul the performance review and employee compensation to encourage teams to work well together, and teams to work well with each other."

"Overall good experience."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like the great benefits, and operations of large scale systems."

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

"Study!"

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"You need to put in the time to advance, if there is room within the same org."