Balance Organisation - Senior Project Manager Oracle Employee Review

4.0
28 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good Career Development and learning Opportunities – Offers diverse projects and exposure, especially beneficial for those looking to broaden their skills. Non-Invasive Management – Management generally trusts employees to deliver without micromanagement. Competitive Compensation – Salaries are well above industry average, along with solid benefits. Health Insurance Coverage – Comprehensive health insurance options are provided to employees.

Cons

Lack of Recognition – Efforts often go unnoticed; appreciation for consistent performers could be improved. Limited Visibility on Future Work – There's often uncertainty about upcoming assignments or long-term plans. Restricted Growth Pathways – Internal mobility and career progression can be limited, especially outside preferred circles. Favoritism – Advancement may depend more on internal relationships than merit or performance. To be noticed and considered for growth, there seems to be an unspoken expectation of working extended hours, including late-night meetings (e.g., 1–2 AM). While this might suit some, it can lead to burnout and raises concerns about work-life balance.

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Every group/division can be different in how they treat their employees, but I'd say overall there is very good atmosphere of trust and fairness. There is a strong focus on education, and they reimburse for outside classes taken (Up to 5k/year I think). Benefits are good, and I'd say quite competitive in the market. Good 401K matching (they'll contribute a max of 3% of your 6% or greater). Free drinks in the breakroom. Flexibility to work from home at times. (If you live 50+ miles away from an office you can work full-time from home...policy).

Cons

They don't try to make the workplace anything special (maybe a pool table and arcade game are cliche or gimmicky?). In the 10 years I've worked there, they've given 2 measly %1 cost of living raises (this is the same with most everyone I've spoken to, some don't get any raises). You will not get a substantial raise ever, unless you leave then get rehired on (they will not match offers, better to leave). New employees that you train will make 10 - 20K more than you several years after you hire on (not just me, they do this to all tenured employees). They will give these untrained, less experienced people higher titles (again this is done to everyone not just me). You learn pretty quickly that you're dispensable. The company has billions in cash and they don't re-invest in their employees, just in acquiring new companies and hiring new people that know nothing that you get to train.

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