Microsoft Group Program Manager, Technology reviews

3.1

35% would recommend to a friend

(159 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

42% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Group Program Manager, Technology employees have rated Microsoft with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 159 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Group Program Manager, Technology professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Group Program Manager, Technology professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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159 reviews
4.0
Dec 2, 2008
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Pros

Microsoft's medical and dental benefits are great. I think they're probably the best I've experienced, having worked for a number of large high tech companies. It's a large company that has a relatively good reputation, especially outside of the IT industry. Its big name will help open a lot of doors to other employers.

Cons

If you get tired of references to "the evil empire", don't work at Microsoft. While the company might have a relatively good reputation outside of the IT industry, there are a lot of people who have negative opinions of the company because of their past business practices. The stock hasn't done very well over the last 7 years, either. Microsoft certainly isn't a place where you can "rest & vest" anymore. If you're looking to make money on stock, this isn't the place. The salary portion of the compensation isn't bad, but it isn't great. Microsoft pays a little below the market, from what I've seen in the salary surveys.

3.0
Nov 18, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Microsoft provides the best professional training I have attended compared to other software companies I have worked for in Silicon Valley. Microsoft tries to hire the top 1% of the top 1%, and as a result you get the opportunity to work with a lot of smart people. Microsoft encourages change of roles that provide opportunities to grow professionally. Microsoft Silicon Valley is a great campus with great synergetic teams without the Redmond politics. Microsoft Senior Leaders are true visionaries that inspire trust on the company direction.

Cons

Microsoft's overall compensation package is "fair". However, compared with other companies in Silicon Valley it comes short overall.

4.0
Nov 10, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people, many tough problems to solve, significant software engineering challenges, never boring, your work has a world-wide impact, and you are empowered to make a difference for customers. Plenty of opportunity to add value in the software development process, as a solid engineering leader, and as a subject matter expert. You won't be a big fish in a little pond here; if you're looking to stretch yourself and work, everyday, with people smarter than you, then this is the place to be. Microsoft has a soul, a lot of diversity, and they reward based on contribution... you can be successful here!

Cons

layers of middle management can impede progress, senior management entrenched and protecting their position -- not advocating innovation if at all risky, some groups want you to sell your life to the company

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