Talented coworkers and flexible PTO, but major burnout and job security concerns - Senior Project Manager DEPT Employee Review

1.0
17 May 2026
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Pros

Pros: Well-known agency with incredibly talented and supportive coworkers. There are a lot of genuinely good people here who care deeply about the work and consistently produce high-quality creative. It’s a fast-paced environment where you can learn a ton, collaborate with smart teams, and work on major brands and campaigns. The flexible PTO policy is honestly one of the biggest reasons many employees stay.

Cons

Job security has become a major concern following multiple rounds of layoffs, and morale has noticeably declined. Leadership often overpromises to clients and sets unrealistic expectations internally, which creates unnecessary pressure and burnout for employees. There’s also a tendency to bend too far to demanding clients instead of setting healthier boundaries and advocating for teams. The project management team in particular is consistently under-resourced and expected to keep things moving without the support, staffing, or processes needed to do the job efficiently. Many PMs have been on the team for 4+ years with little to no meaningful career advancement or compensation growth, and there appears to be very little investment in career development for the PM discipline overall. Employees are frequently asked to do more with less, leaving many people feeling undervalued, overworked, and actively looking for opportunities elsewhere.

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5.0
11 Dec 2025
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Pros

Lots of individuals that make up many teams from design, copy, motion, production artists, and even full-time strategists.

Cons

I left right before a big merge, so I can't speak to how it is after the merge. This review may be outdated.

1.0
26 Jun 2026
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Pros

Access to good projects for global brands, intermittently.

Cons

6 rounds of layoffs in 6 years Inconsistent system to share best practices with the creative team Standards for quality of craft and delivery has severely declined

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