Great teams and engineers, poor leadership culture - Project Engineering Manager Leonardo Employee Review

1.0
14 May 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid so ability to work from home, great engineers

Cons

While there are many highly skilled individuals in the business and pockets of great engineering, the leadership culture in certain areas is controlling, dismissive, and resistant to feedback. I experienced repeated examples of being held accountable for team output while key decisions were made above or around me, undermining my ability to lead effectively. The culture prioritises hierarchy over contribution, and psychological safety is low if you challenge the status quo. Internal mobility exists, but some roles are tightly gatekept by managers who don't want to lose control. If you're early in your career or in the right part of the business, there is good experience to be gained, but be cautious if you're entering a senior role without clear support above you.

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5.0
7 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good management, Salary,Knowledge, organization, PTO

Cons

Difficult to be hired, No OT,

1.0
19 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is not one pro I can think of.

Cons

The culture is extremely toxic and divisive. There is a clear preference shown toward Italian employees over U.S. employees, which creates an unfair and frustrating work environment. Communication is often unprofessional, with frequent yelling, finger-pointing, and disrespectful comments. Management has failed to establish clear roles and responsibilities, leading to constant confusion and conflict between employees. Engineering leadership appears heavily driven by favoritism and routinely treats employees with a lack of professionalism and respect.

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