Fast-paced and rewarding, but not for the faint-hearted - Product Manager project44 Employee Review

5.0
Apr 30, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

* Fast-paced, lots of room and freedom to build cool stuff. Model has tons of potential, if executed right. * Opportunities to grow, both as an individual contributor and as a manager. * Generous equity options. * Visionary CEO that genuinely cares about the product.

Cons

* Lots of things happening at the same time, making it a bit difficult to move the needle quickly enough in certain areas. * Technical debt limits the ability for teams to move fast. * Lack of a pension scheme plan, which is pretty standard in NL. Communicated to be "work in progress", but not there yet.

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project44 Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful review and for highlighting the exciting opportunities at project44! We’re thrilled to hear that you value the freedom to innovate, the potential of our model, and the opportunities for growth as both an individual contributor and a manager. It’s also encouraging to know you appreciate the visionary leadership driving our product forward. We recognize the challenges that come with a fast-paced environment, including balancing multiple priorities. These are areas we continue to focus on to ensure teams have the support and tools to move efficiently. Your feedback on benefits in the Netherlands is also noted, and we remain committed to evolving our offerings as we grow globally. Thank you for your dedication and for contributing to our mission. Your insights help us build an even stronger future together!

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

project44 is really investing in AI in a way that actually makes your day-to-day better. You get access to new tools and systems that push you to think differently and work smarter. My manager has encouraged me to find classes and trainings that help me grow, not just for the role but for my career overall. The perks are nice. Free lunch, free parking, volunteer opportunities, and fun events like dumpling-making classes. The culture has improved a lot over the last year and leadership is in a better place. Also, as a parent, the flexibility here means a lot to me.

Cons

Turnover is a real challenge. When people leave, things fall through the cracks -- projects and processes they were managing just don't get handed off. It's not always obvious what someone was carrying until they're gone. However, turnover also leads to opportunities. Depends on how you view things.

5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

I've been in People leadership long enough to know the difference between a company that talks about its values and one that actually uses them to make decisions. p44 is the latter, not perfectly, but genuinely. The AI investment here is real: we've put serious resources into training every team member on Claude and AI tools, and I've watched people across functions change how they work because of it. The leadership team is sharp, direct, and willing to be challenged. There's a high-ownership culture that attracts people who want to actually move things, not just manage process. And the market moment is real: supply chain visibility powered by AI is where the industry is going, and we're not chasing it, we're building it.

Cons

The pace and the ambiguity are features for some people and dealbreakers for others, and I don't think we're always honest enough about that upfront. This is a company that moves fast, changes direction when it needs to, and expects you to figure things out with incomplete information. If you need a lot of structure to do your best work, this may not be the right fit. We've also been through some difficult chapters over the last few years, headcount reductions that were necessary but painful, and rebuilding trust after those moments takes time and consistency. We're in a new phase now and the possibilities are endless.

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