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 536 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 536 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 6% 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 (10499) , Senior Software Engineer (1603) , Intern (1232) , Software Developer (1218) , Account Manager (844) , Product Manager (795) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (767) , Analyst (755) , Program Manager (625) , Project Manager (609) , SWE Intern (545) , Data Scientist (514) , Internship (501) , 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 4239 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3715 reviews)); "It was a great environment and culture that I looked forward to going to every day." ((in 3420 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2659 reviews)); "Would recommend Software Engineering/Development/PM at Google if you want a nice comfy job with perks and good pay." ((in 2332 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 819 reviews)); "Bad management and quite bureaucratic" ((in 748 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 567 reviews)); "Frequent Reorganizations & Layoffs – Business shifts can lead to team changes or job instability." ((in 550 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 309 reviews))

Google Program Manager reviews

4.2

86% would recommend to a friend

(536 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

70% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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Programming Manager employees have rated Google with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 536 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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536 reviews

5.0

Jan 18, 2024

Great Benefits

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Manager approved relocation, great health benefits especially Lyra, opportunities to join projects not related to core work

Cons

New performance review process could be improved

2.0

Jan 13, 2024

Benefits are great! But that’s it

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best benefits hands down. It is truly a full time job managing all associated benefits

Cons

Hidden toxic culture, non productive, everyone is worried about promos so they work towards those goals, company doesn’t reward or prioritize sustaining or improving exidutung business processes

4.0

Jan 11, 2024

Program Management at Google

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to various work streams Internal education and professional development opportunities Competitive benefits Multiple office to work from when traveling 4 weeks work from anywhere coupled with hybrid work model

Cons

Can take a long time to get promoted once reach L4+

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