Freddie Mac Senior Project Manager Reviews
Updated 25 Feb 2019
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David Brickman
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"Great Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Freddie Mac full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Flexible hours, great salary, amazing benefits, people that care, overall great environment to work in.
Cons
Communication can be difficult, there are lots of meetings, finding answers to complex issues can be challenging
Freddie Mac2019-02-26- Helpful (5)
"Very little opportunity for growth"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Freddie Mac full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Very good work life balance.
Cons
Next to impossible to grow your career. Very flat structure. I've applied for over 30 positions in the past 2 years and no interviews. Managers know who they want to hire before the position is posted.
Advice to Management
Pay better. Fannie Mae is beating you on pay and benefits and bonuses. In the current low unemployment rate environment, raise pay. But this time don't raise the pay for everyone below $100k. It was insulting to those of us who make over $100k that they got raises and we did not and we were doing our job just like they were.
Freddie Mac2018-09-27 - Helpful (1)
"Program Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Freddie Mac for more than a year
Pros
Highly collaborative environment with many opportunities to grow and learn.
Cons
Political environment, at times can be difficult to achieve aggressive deadlines given the need for agreement across multiple levels and roles within the organization.
Freddie Mac2016-03-01 "Good Company, but going through a lot of changes."
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Freddie Mac full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
The company has great benefits,good work-life balance, good training opportunities, etc., but it all comes down to what division/group you work in.
Cons
The company is currently going through a lot of changes, which in a lot of cases can lead to uncertainty.
Freddie Mac2014-10-05- Helpful (1)
"Long hours, complex work, no love from the media"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Freddie Mac full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Great benefits and smart, dedicated people. Best campus and cafes in the area, gym. Nice location.
Cons
Tysons Corner traffic. Negative press / reputation. Unclear future outlook.
Freddie Mac2012-07-11 "A wonderful experience ending in roller coaster ride"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at Freddie Mac
Pros
Freddie Mac has some great and talented individuals that work hard to get the job done even through a lot of tumultuous changing times.
Cons
The environment has become a little stressful due to many reorgs and layoffs. This causes otherwise productive employees to become distracted and fearful for their jobs.
Advice to Management
The CEO has been a lifesaver for Freddie Mac, defending the company in the public and government sectors and communicating and encouraging employees. His management team would benefit by better reflecting his approach. Unfortunately Ed has decided to leave and this will drop a large wet blanket on the company. What will the remaining management staff do? A thoughtful approach should be taken into consideration... carefully.
Show MoreFreddie Mac2011-11-03"Decent place to work for Business Analysts"
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No opinion of CEOI worked at Freddie Mac
Pros
One of the best canteens. Decent gym in the facility. Good employees.
Cons
A little bureacratic Slave to process Quite slow environment
Advice to Management
Make some changes to the way people are considered for promotions. Please respect people who stay within the organization rather than leaving and coming back to get more pay.
Freddie Mac2010-08-02"Still a good place to work"
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Disapproves of CEOI worked at Freddie Mac
Pros
Location - Tyson's is easy to get to/from; Better than average benefit package; Good overall mission
Cons
Organization is under tremendous scrutiny... tensions are running high all over.
Advice to Management
Stop and fully evaluate the situation before acting...things are moving too fast and there is no way to keep up
Freddie Mac2008-09-07- Helpful (1)
"Senior BA PM"
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Disapproves of CEOI have been working at Freddie Mac
Pros
Very few financial services companies around Washington DC region - working at head quarters can be beneficial compared to a branch office of other financial institutions. Benefits are supposed to be good. Good company to work for if exposure to mortgage market is desired. Was supposed to be a stable company (not any more). You get to work with some smart people.
Cons
Slow personal growth. It takes years to get ahead in the career ladder. Not all smart people dont stick around.
Advice to Management
Managing risks more wisely. Promote people from within. Transperent communication with employees.
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