1,358 Program Manager Reviews

"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 The Arc

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

"Enjoy the time you are there but don't expect anything, regardless of how hard you work."

Program Manager at Amtrak

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4.5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5

Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5

Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5

Program Manager at Amtrak

What do you like about working at Amtrak?

"The actual role - working and communicating at executive level, working closely on HR and Budget data, close relationships with both executives and developers, testers, etc."

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

"Remain open and honest about what you are looking for and what they are offering."

Program Manager at Solectron

Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5

Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5

Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3.9 / 5

Program Manager at Northrop Grumman

Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5

Support You Get 4.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.2 / 5

Company Culture 4.6 / 5 Way You Work 4.4 / 5

Program Manager at Northrop Grumman

What do you like about working at Northrop Grumman?

"My first experience with large programs and proposal as a Program Manager. I excelled at the position and like the ability to pick my projects within reason."

Program Manager at U.S. Department of Defense

Person You Work For 2.6 / 5 People You Work With 2.6 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5

Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.1 / 5

Company Culture 1.3 / 5 Way You Work 4.2 / 5

Program Manager at National Technical Systems

What do you like about working at National Technical Systems?

"I like my job responsibilities and working with customers."

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

"Get a very clear explanation for the position, have strong negotiation skills to get the salary that you request."

What don't you like about working at National Technical Systems?

"No support, no vision and no corporate support."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Corporate work with the facility to see what actually happens in the day to day process and the extreme lack of support for equipments and qualified people."

Person You Work For 3.9 / 5 People You Work With 3.3 / 5 Work Setting 2.5 / 5

Support You Get 1.6 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2.1 / 5

Company Culture 2.9 / 5 Way You Work 2.6 / 5

Program Manager at Alcatel-Lucent

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Alcatel was a great company to work for and I enjoyed my job and customer base."

What do you like about working at Alcatel-Lucent?

"Was an awesome company to work at, great job and wonderful customer base. The company had very talented people, and always had the latest and greatest technology. Alcatel always provided me with the support, resources, and flexibility to do my job and to support my customer. Great salary/commissions, benefits, and retirement plan."

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

"Be prepared the best you can be for the interview and if you are fortunate to be hired, don't take your job or the company for granted as it is truly a great place to work."

Program Manager at Cisco Systems