Microsoft Architect/Program Manager reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(259 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Program Manager Architect employees have rated Microsoft with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 259 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Manager Architect professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Manager Architect professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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259 reviews
5.0
Sep 20, 2012

Best company to work for by far

Recommend
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Pros

International exposure, access to latest and best technology, driven to success and aligns to personal goals very easily. Working with the best people who are seasoned professionals and passionate about their contribution.

Cons

Hero-driven culture, long working hours

1.0
Aug 27, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's Microsoft. They do a lot of great things across a lot of different fields. It looks good on a resume, they pay reasonably well.

Cons

I had 5 managers in 11 months and received no real guidance after the first couple months. I chose to help a team that needed it, not look out for myself, and paid for it with the worst review ever -- even though I hit all the goals set out for me by Managers #1 & 2.

3.0
Aug 12, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Smart People, great total package. Health care was a great benefit, but that is ending this year. If you can last more than 5 years and can get high ratings at least one of those, the handcuffs are really tight (in a great way.) Worth a stint even if you aren't a fan.

Cons

Lots of Politics, if you don't stick in your Manager's Manger's mind by the second year, then be ready to move on. Don't expect a work-life balance, your review often depends on you replying first to an email thread, no matter if it's constructive or just a +1. Visibility is KEY.

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