You are a junior director - Experienced Business Manager ALTEN Employee Review

4.0
Sep 2, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

- The business manager role is essentially a director position. You are the CEO of your accounts. You have extremely high levels of responsibility right from the start. - You will gain 5 years experience for every 2 years you are here. - Very good work environment. The directors and other BMs are really nice to work with. - Work events and drinks happen throughout the month. - Bonuses are really good if you manage to hit your targets (£36,000+).

Cons

- You will have 4 jobs. All those jobs require a 9-5 to do successfully. You need to have the time management skills Mastery in order to survive. I am not joking, you literally have 4 jobs. Each one of your roles can be broken into a 9-5 job. You should essentially be on 4 salaries. - Hours are long usually 8 to 630. Even then its still not enough to carry out all your work. - Little to no training provided. Expected to hit the ground running and learn on the job. - Only way to grow and increase pay is by hitting your bonuses. If you do not hit your bonuses you will not survive on the base salary. - Located in London. Everything is extremely pricy. - Have to come to the office 5 days a week. - Internal business (HR, Payroll, IT etc) are 1/10 stars. Every little issue takes 6 weeks to resolve. - Extremely high expectations for the Business Managers. You are worked to the bone.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

I have been with the company for several years and have had a very positive experience overall. The company offers strong opportunities for career growth, especially for employees who are proactive, take ownership, and consistently deliver results. Internal mobility and leadership opportunities are available for those looking to advance their careers. Compensation is competitive within the industry, and performance is generally recognized and rewarded. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that the company provides fair compensation and good opportunities to increase earnings through career progression. Management is supportive and accessible. As with any growing organization, I have found leadership to be committed to employee development and business success. There is a strong entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and accountability. One of the biggest strengths of the company is the variety of projects and clients. Employees have the opportunity to work across different industries, technologies, and business environments, which helps accelerate professional development and keeps the work interesting. Pros: * Strong career development opportunities * Diverse and challenging projects * Supportive and entrepreneurial culture * Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Overall, I would recommend this company to professionals looking for growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that requires adaptability High expectations for performance and ownership

3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

• Talented employees who genuinely care about customers, consultants, and each other. • Strong technical expertise and exposure to large, complex client programs. • Opportunity to learn resilience, problem-solving, and how to operate in challenging environments. • Significant growth potential if organizational barriers can be addressed. • Many good people working hard to achieve success despite limited resources.

Cons

• Decision-making is often highly centralized and slow, limiting agility and responsiveness to market realities. • Leaders are frequently held accountable for ambitious growth objectives without corresponding authority, resources, or support. • Heavy emphasis on activity tracking, reporting, and process can outweigh focus on outcomes and execution. • Limited willingness to challenge long-standing practices, even when market conditions or employee feedback suggest change is needed. • Leadership diversity and diversity of thought remain opportunities for improvement. • Employee concerns are not always translated into meaningful action, which can contribute to disengagement and turnover.

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