Is Google a good company to work for as a Program Manager?

Program Manager professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 535 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Program Manager Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Manager interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Program Manager employees well?

Program Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 535 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Manager salaries at Google.

How happy are Program Manager professionals working at Google?

86% of Program Manager employees at Google would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 7% in the past 12 months. Program Manager professionals have also rated Google with a 3.9 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10491) , Senior Software Engineer (1602) , Intern (1231) , Software Developer (1218) , Account Manager (844) , Product Manager (796) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (767) , Analyst (755) , Program Manager (624) , Project Manager (609) , SWE Intern (543) , Data Scientist (514) , Internship (500) , Software Engineer(Internship) (496) , Manager (482)

What are the pros of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

"My teammates were really great people and did a lot to help me get up and running."" ((in 4186 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3719 reviews)); "It was a great environment and culture that I looked forward to going to every day." ((in 3444 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2638 reviews)); "Would recommend Software Engineering/Development/PM at Google if you want a nice comfy job with perks and good pay." ((in 2340 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and lots to learn if you are not a learner it might not be the best place" ((in 804 reviews)); "bad management and rude to customers" ((in 740 reviews)); "Frequent Reorganizations & Layoffs – Business shifts can lead to team changes or job instability." ((in 577 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 572 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 296 reviews))

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4.2

86% would recommend to a friend

(535 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

70% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.9

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Programming Manager employees have rated Google with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 535 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Programming Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google 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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535 reviews

1.0

Mar 24, 2025

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Pros

Nothing to say. It is the worst company ever!! Mr pichai has taken it to dogs!!

Cons

No growth. Literally the career is going backwards. Would throw stones at this company. Regret to have joined here.

3.0

Mar 19, 2025

Still a great brand, living in fear of another layoff

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely strong brand recognition. Still extreemely challening work and driven individuals within th organization

Cons

everything is very driven by promotions and results towards getting to the next level. eggshells waiting for the next layoff. no feeling of job security regardless of position, group or performance.

3.0

Mar 18, 2025

Experience

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was an experience worth while

Cons

The vibes of the office are interesting

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