The management structure is extremely weak and often ends up misleading employees, causing professionals to move backwards instead of growing. My first manager was reasonable, but once the management changed, the situation became unbearable. I only spoke to my new manager twice: once for a performance discussion, and the second time when I resigned — after spending more than a year without receiving any feedback at all.
The company feels disorganized and unfair. You never know which project you’ll actually stay in, as contracts are constantly being canceled. There is also a clear culture of favoritism: certain employees are privileged regardless of competence, which can seriously harm your reputation and career progression.
There are no real salary adjustments — instead, the company offers a car as a way to compensate, which does not solve the underlying issue. Another major problem is that if you end up without a project, you’re moved to the so-called R&D department, which has nothing to do with actual research and development. There, employees are required to be in the office 100% of the time, and project managers are asked to monitor attendance, chase employees, and report absences — an unnecessary and stressful responsibility that does not align with a PM role.
If you’re a beginner, you might tolerate this for 2 to 3 years just to gain experience and enjoy some benefits. But if you are an experienced professional, I strongly advise avoiding Capgemini Engineering Portugal. It was, unfortunately, the most disappointing IT company I’ve ever worked for.
