Great potential, huge mess to clean up - Staff Technical Program Manager Wrike Employee Review

3.0
Jan 29, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Friendly people, no overtimes, no timesheets, meaningful work on a tool that has great potential and clients

Cons

Huge tech debt, high cost of change, short term thinking, firefighting, Russian monoculture in engineering, not much of a learning culture

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Wrike Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your insights and want to address some of the concerns you’ve raised. Firstly, we acknowledge the challenges associated with technical debt and the need for a more proactive approach towards long-term planning. We are actively working towards reducing technical debt and promoting a culture of strategic foresight to ensure sustainable growth and innovation. As part of this effort, we have implemented a transparent process to aggregate performance metrics and data, enabling everyone to have access to and make informed decisions based on that data. This commitment to transparency empowers our employees to understand their impact and contribute meaningfully to our collective success. Regarding the issue of a monoculture in engineering, it’s important to note that while our development center originated in Russia, we have been steadily diversifying our talent pool over the past several years. Since 2019 we’ve significantly expanded our engineering department globally, including hiring engineers from all over Europe and, more recently, India. This deliberate effort to diversify our workforce aligns with our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and dynamic workplace. Furthermore, diversity and inclusion have always been at the forefront of our company’s values. While the actual proportion of diversity may vary from team to team due to historical reasons, we’re dedicated to promoting a culture of belonging where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued and respected. If you have any other feedback or questions we will be glad to help you. Please, reach out to me or your former manager directly. Anastasia, HR BP, Engineering team

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5.0
Dec 17, 2025
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Pros

Supportive Management: Leadership is approachable, transparent, and genuinely invested in employee growth and success. Regular feedback and open communication foster a positive work environment. Collaborative Team: The team culture is highly collaborative, with colleagues who are both talented and willing to help. There’s a strong sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Positive Workplace Culture: Wrike promotes a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employee well-being and engagement are clearly prioritized. Industry-Leading Product: The product itself is robust, flexible, and consistently evolving to meet customer needs. It’s rewarding to represent a solution that delivers real value to clients.

Cons

Structured Oversight: At times, there is a high level of oversight and process adherence, which can limit autonomy in decision-making. While this ensures consistency, it may occasionally slow down innovation or responsiveness. Limited Training on Procurement Processes: There is a noticeable gap in training related to the procurement process, which can create challenges during customer renewals. Enhanced resources and clearer guidance in this area would help streamline operations and improve the overall customer experience.

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Wrike Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback and for recommending Wrike. We’re very happy to hear your positive experience with supportive leadership, collaborative teams, our culture, and the product itself. We also appreciate your input on the level of oversight and the need for more training around procurement. Insights like these are valuable as we look at how to balance structure with autonomy and where to deepen enablement for our customer-facing teams. We’re glad you’re here and contributing to our customer success organization. If you have further feedback, please feel free to contact your manager or HR. Thank you, Mackenzie, HRBP
1.0
Mar 25, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Strengthen transparency and consistency in communication, particularly around job security and performance expectations

Cons

I was at the company for a year and only met my department executive once. There’s basically zero communication between departments, and that disconnect slows everything down, especially between marketing and sales, and it’s why the company will never be on the same level as other project management platforms. The lack of accountability and communication at the top just turns into laziness across the whole company. They’re way too focused on AI, and I honestly don’t think they’ll be able to use it effectively before they’re forced to sell to private equity. There is one executive in the GTM department who is extremely controlling and unprofessional everyone says it, and multiple people have had to leave the department or switch even leave the company because of him. People get dragged into projects that have nothing to do with their job, and executives have admitted they’re replacing U.S. employees with cheaper international hires. If they keep doing this, cutting employees and relying on AI, the company is only going to keep declining.

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