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Program Manager at Microsoft
"As a Program Manager (PgM) you're always learning. No two programs are the same because technology is constantly changing. Therefore, you are constantly in a learning mode. As the PgM, you have to learn new structure and processes. Thus, a Program Manager’s world is ever changing, growing and evolving – it’s a great ride! One more thing that I love about being a Program Manager is that you work with all sorts of interesting people. Program Management is a great training ground for future CEOs. Ability to manage things, risks, tasks, processes and at the same time lead people is for the few, the proud and the good PgMs. What do I hate about being a Program Manager, your success depends on the success of the team. You're now the head coach of Washington Redskins. If the team wins you take the glory, if the team does not win, you're toasted regardless of your previous accolades as a championship winning coach. Analogously, as a Program Manager you must rise above details mentality and become more of delegator and coordinator. Else I forget, to succeed as a PgM, you must maintain an open communication channel 24x7 and you must be a good and effective communicator; otherwise, don’t go down this path."
Posted 10 years ago in Chevy Chase, MD
Program Manager at Genuine Parts Co.
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3.1 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 2.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Program Manager at Dana Holding
in Belleville, MI

What do you like about working at Dana Holding?

"Work/Life Balance is a priority with Dana and telecommuting is a great option on sick/snow days."

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

"Interviewing here is tough, there are many hoops to jump through. Make sure you are prepared. Double check your resume for type-os and be concise and to the point. They look for do-ers not talkers."

What don't you like about working at Dana Holding?

"Change is good, but constant change is chaos. The first realignment hasn't had a chance to work before the second is implemented."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Pick a direction and hold the course - work globally not in silos."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Program Manager at Dynamics Research Corporation
in Arlington, VA

What do you like about working at Dynamics Research Corporation?

"Projects tend to be stable, long-term. Variety of projects allows for lateral movements."

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

"Be yourself and highlight areas that might be relevant for the position for which you are inerviewing."

What don't you like about working at Dynamics Research Corporation?

"Stodgy, slow. The culture tend to mimic that of the Federal Government (major client)."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Improve overall communnication, build in training and development, reward high-performering staff, improve perks and benefits."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Program Manager at Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions
in Pimmit, VA

What do you like about working at Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions?

"it employs me and gives me an opportunity to travel"

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

"Be prepared to handle a hostile environment when dealing with the CEO"

What don't you like about working at Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions?

"critical areas appear too lean. Executive burn rate is very high"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Many processes are ad hoc and should be formally improved"

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Program Manager at Bureau of Land Management
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 2.2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.2 / 5
Company Culture 1.2 / 5 Way You Work 2.9 / 5
Program Manager at Nortel
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.1 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3.4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.1 / 5
Company Culture 3.9 / 5 Way You Work 3.8 / 5
Program Manager at Nokia
in White Plains, NY
Person You Work For 4.5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Program Manager at Solectron
in Milpitas, CA
Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5
Support You Get 4.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.8 / 5
Company Culture 4.7 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Program Manager at Infoscitex
in Beavercreek, OH

What do you like about working at Infoscitex?

"Enjoy the laid back culture and ability to pursue areas of interest as often as possible. The CEO is an especially exceptional visionary who's methods are commendable!"

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

"Yes, don't mistake the laid back approach for anything less than a top notch professional organization. The people working here are truly cream of the crop!"

What don't you like about working at Infoscitex?

"I cant think of anything I don't like about the company. The nature of the work is exceptional, however as we do government contract work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stay focused, stay leaning forward and invest in the future wherever we can. It'll be great to see the company continue to expand and grow."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Program Manager at Greenville Technical College
in Greenville, OH
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Program Manager at American Red Cross
in Washington, DC
Person You Work For 3.8 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 3.9 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3.1 / 5
Program Manager at Honeywell Technology Solutions

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Not a creative company to work for."

Person You Work For 2.8 / 5 People You Work With 2.7 / 5 Work Setting 2.7 / 5
Support You Get 1.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.4 / 5
Company Culture 1.9 / 5 Way You Work 3.1 / 5
Program Manager at General Electric
Person You Work For 3.9 / 5 People You Work With 3.7 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.8 / 5
Company Culture 3.8 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Program Manager at 21st Century Insurance
in Woodland Hills, CA
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Program Manager at Midwest Air Technologies
in Washington, DC
Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 3.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
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