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      Amazon Program Manager reviews

      3.4

      59% would recommend to a friend

      (2,223 total reviews)
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      Andrew Jassy

      32% approve of CEO

      53% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Culture & values

      2.8

      Work/Life balance

      2.8

      Senior management

      Programming Manager employees have rated Amazon with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,223 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Programming Manager professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Programming Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      2K reviews
      4.0
      Apr 9, 2019

      What it feels like inside?

      Program manager
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      Pros

      If you thinking to stick to a company for long term, amazon is great choice. You have option to move between teams and keep learning while you do that. You will work in dynamic workplace, where priorities keep changing, At best you will become aware of management tools which you can use in real life.

      Cons

      Competition is intense, while organization runs too many initiative to solve this. Work life balance is hard to achieve unless you know how to deal with corporate world - manage a lot - deliver what you expect to do - at d same time internal teams keeps re inventing themselves because of complex organization structure - It is too big for anyone to know everything.

      5.0
      Apr 9, 2019

      Lots of opportunity for growth

      Program manager
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      Pros

      Competitive pay, great benefits, good team, good environment. I was concerned after reading some of the articles criticizing the culture but I have not experienced any of the negativity and open hostility I read about.

      Cons

      The culture is truly self-serve. Be prepared to spend countless hours reading wikis that are often out of date or not relevant. It can be very difficult to get your bearings depending on who your mentor and manager are. Overall, this is manageable but you just have to expect a good bit of floundering in the initial ramp up and on-boarding.

      5.0
      Apr 4, 2019

      Find the right fit and you'll thrive here

      Program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      As with any organization at Amazon's scope, you'll have to meet a high bar and contribute a significant amount of time and energy to succeed here. I've worked at several other organizations and I'd be suspicious of any recruiter trying to downplay that level of expectation and challenge. Take your time on the Amazon jobs site, read the descriptions carefully, talk with others in the company (ideally in the org you're applying for), and be upfront about any concerns when you're talking with recruiters and hiring managers. You'll find no shortage of candor. I admit that my first role at Amazon wasn't a perfect match, but thanks to the culture of creating your own path, I was able to evolve in my role and find the perfect team, all as a recognition of the effort, initiative, and value created for the company.

      Cons

      I've talked to friends and colleagues across the company in several different countries, and experiences vary. While I'd still say on the whole it's a thrilling opportunity to work at Amazon, some leaders and managers still need to invest more in their own development to lead teams effectively. Stay vigilant when interviewing and make sure you align with the hiring manager's approach. Challenge them to share their own areas for development, how they've evolved, and what they expect from their direct reports. If what you hear doesn't sound like something you're willing to invest your career in, stay patient and keep exploring your options across the company.

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