Google Program Manager reviews

4.2

86% would recommend to a friend

(532 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

70% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Program Manager employees have rated Google with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 532 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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532 reviews
5.0
Jun 26, 2015
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Pros

The legendary perks are true (free gourmet food, on-site top quality fitness center, barista bar, massages available on-site, etc.), but the perks are trivial compared to the fantastic culture and positive, supportive work environment. Open, inclusive culture where people treat each other with dignity and respect. People are highly-skilled, highly-intelligent, and managers are expected to be inclusive, approachable, and respectful....and they are.

Cons

Not exactly a con, but be prepared to be intellectually challenged (including during your interview)! Facts, data, and sound logic are standard expectations, not hyperbole, bluster or conjecture - in any role, at any level.

5.0
Jun 11, 2015

The hype is true

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Pros

Googlers are charismatic Middle management is awesome Failures aren't individually blamed, usually seen as a problem with a system - not an individual Compensation is great Food is amazing TGIF is where it's at, Larry and Sergey are hilarious and the transparent info you get is awesome.

Cons

It's hard to learn the ropes: you're given a long leash and plenty of benefit of the doubt (if you screw something up) but there is sooo much to learn and the formal training isn't all that extensive (though, the training sessions are great). Being able to thrive in ambiguity is a must. You're expected to be autonomous, which is great, but it's tough to learn the ropes and when you're new, you want to perform well and make an impact. It's hard to do that at first. It's good to trust your management and team and do what you can. Have self confidence in your value and go find a way to contribute - even if it seems small or under the radar.

5.0
May 29, 2015

Amazing place to work

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Pros

Incredibly smart, motivated, diverse and exciting people Best perks around Huge range of projects

Cons

Easy to feel inferior when surrounded by so many intelligent coworkers. Impostor Syndrome is quite common, but also acknowledged.

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