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Project Manager Review

at IBM

Graduate Job

Project Management

Winchester

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at IBM?
Fantastic. To say it's such a massive organisation, I find it to still have the "people focus".
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I manage several projects across multiple brands, ensuring project finances, resources, and client sentiment are all healthy.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I love my job, and the outputs that I produce within this role.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Absolutely. Given my age and experience, I feel like I'm doing very well.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I will definitely be staying at IBM for years to come.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
IBM are currently supporting me through a Master's apprenticeship, so I am extremely happy with my skills development and training.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
I have frequent checkins with several of the management team, all of which are very helpful.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
There are the occasional late nights, but I think most roles in this industry come with this. Nothing excessive.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate IBM initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate IBM CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I love my job, and would wish that on others.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to IBM?
Show some personality in the recruitment process.
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