Epic Project Manager/Implementation Consultant reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(200 total reviews)
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Judith R. Faulkner

97% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Implementation Consultant/Project Manager employees have rated Epic with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 200 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Implementation Consultant/Project Manager professionals have a good working experience there. Epic is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Implementation Consultant/Project Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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1.0
Apr 26, 2011
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Pros

The Pros only apply to fresh grads: 1) They hire ANY major. So if you're a music major looking for an industry break, this is the place to apply to 2) Average to above average starting salary for fresh grads (Not so for those with work experience) 3) University type environment and peer group. The first month or so is classes, exams etc. It would be like you never left college. 4) The art, decor etc., if that's your thing

Cons

Most of the cons of working here have been highlighted pretty well in previous reviews (Poor work-life balance, no growth etc.) and I agree that all of them exist. I want to highlight a few points for people with post-grad degrees and/or industry experience. 1) This is NOT a project management position. You are more accurately an implementer who installs and configures the Epic software for a client. You will not learn management skills here, only how to work on a database coded in an ancient software language. It's entry level IT work 2) The salary is capped at a certain level and the upper end does not compare with the average salary for project managers or MBA's 3) If you have an advanced degree and/or have healthcare or other industry experience, I would advise you to reconsider taking up this position unless you are in desperate need of employment. Your co-hires will be newly minted college grads with little or no perspective on work or anything related to healthcare. Not to mention your boss (Team lead) will be someone with a year or two of (total) work experience. 4) There is no formal growth path. A majority of new hires work here en-route to grad school/JD/MD. So this may not be a problem for them, but it can be for someone who wants to carve out a career 5) There is a non-compete which will further hamper your industry exit options 6) People talk about the 'smart' co-workers they met here. In my opinion I think the intelligence level was strictly average to above average (for project managers/implementers). I would recommend this place to you if you are graduating from college and need a few years to work out what you want to eventually do with your life. For someone with perspective, work experience/advanced degree or ambition, this place will just not cut it.

3.0
Apr 5, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Young company Beautiful campus Good food Casual dress code Training period is like school On average, pretty standard work hours Hours are flexible Your experience is really based on your Team Lead and your Application Manager

Cons

Living in the Midwest Long hours usually the week before going on the customer site Your experience is really based on your Team Lead and your Application Manager

3.0
Apr 5, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The work is interesting and important. There is extensive training and great opportunities for professional development. The physical atmosphere of the campus is hard to beat - the buildings are beautiful and creative, and most people have a private or shared office. My colleagues were all very nice, hard-working, and competent. The cafeteria food is wonderful. The pay is competitive and there are opportunities for substantial raises, even after the first year.

Cons

I found it difficult to have a good work-life-balance, and I know that other former employees have felt the same way.

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