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 533 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 533 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 (10493) , Senior Software Engineer (1602) , Intern (1232) , Software Developer (1219) , Account Manager (844) , Product Manager (795) , 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 4201 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3740 reviews)); "It was a great environment and culture that I looked forward to going to every day." ((in 3438 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2654 reviews)); "Would recommend Software Engineering/Development/PM at Google if you want a nice comfy job with perks and good pay." ((in 2329 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 837 reviews)); "Bad management and quite bureaucratic" ((in 734 reviews)); "recent layoffs and company culure" ((in 569 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 566 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 297 reviews))

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4.2

86% would recommend to a friend

(533 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

70% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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Program Manager employees have rated Google with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 533 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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533 reviews

4.0

Jun 17, 2025

Overall great

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Benefits and compensation are good and lots of perks - The smartest people you'll work with who are really passionate about their work - interesting projects, and investment in you (if management sees you as top talent)

Cons

- General aura of unease and uncertainty as there is more focus on AI and bottom line revenues - Competitive for promotions and ratings especially in the environment of (more) limited resources.

3.0

Jun 14, 2025

Lots of change

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stability and quality of other employees

Cons

Teams are being reorganized continually

5.0

Jun 9, 2025

Mostly good

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, benefits, and team members.

Cons

Lack of direction at times.

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