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Benefits and Culture - Project Manager Cornell University Employee Review

3.0
17 Apr 2024
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Pros

-Remote work ability -Flexible work schedule -Good benefits

Cons

- IT departments adhere strictly to traditional waterfall management methodologies, eschewing Agile industry best practices even at the organizational leadership level. -Leadership predominantly comprises individuals who are older and of Caucasian ethnicity. -The prevailing leadership style is characterized by a highly centralized approach, marked by extensive micromanagement and a pervasive atmosphere of distrust. -Transparency within the organizational, college culture is notably lacking. -Roles primarily revolve around administrative duties due to the bureaucratic nature of project approval processes and associated paperwork, which impedes the progression of projects within the system.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Competitive salary Vast professional development opportunities Challenges cause you to up your professional game

Cons

Located in the middle of nowhere High control from certain department leadership Experiences with racism Hard work isn't always rewarded Leadership has overpromised and undelivered at times Expect a high workload and little empathy from leadership

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