IBM Program Manager reviews

Career pathing is very nebulous outside of Global Services. Expect a slow, slow progression in your career track even if you are a strong performer. Company is pretty conservative and not very entrepreniurial. Managers weren't always well trained in career coaching and development skills for employees. Although they are clear that 'you own your career', sometimes it felt more like an excuse not to have well defined career tracks instead of really empowering employees. There were not a lot of opportunities to network with other groups in the company which also made it more difficult to take advantage of the size of the company in terms of growth opportunities. Salaries are OK, but don't expect much in the way of incentive compensation or substantially better pay for high performance.

Until you are a director there is little incentive to stay, but a lot of people do stay, hoping ot hit the big money. Once you hit director level the stock options kick in and you become a impossible to dislodge. You will eventually retire but you would never leave of your own accord. Cover your ass, you will not get sacked.