Complex work environment where systemic issues are often framed as communication problems - Data Architect Highmark Employee Review

Leadership often frames delivery challenges as “communication issues” rather than addressing underlying structural problems such as unclear requirements or evolving business logic. • Business stakeholders sometimes provide incomplete or evolving requirements, which can significantly impact design and development, yet accountability for this is not always clearly defined. • Teams may spend significant time diagnosing root causes, but systemic issues are difficult to resolve when the organization is resistant to acknowledging them.