It depends what you’re looking for - Project Manager UKG Employee Review

3.0
Apr 2, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fully paid benefits, unlimited PTO, flexible schedules

Cons

Ultimate Software was amazing. For 10+ years I loved my job, my team, and leadership. There was an open door policy and everyone respected and valued one another. We had radical cantor, we collaborated, we made thoughtful decisions.. We trusted and helped one another, had each others backs. I made friends for a lifetime. In 2020 Ultimate Software and Kronos merged and the first order was to oust Ultimate C-level leadership. Fast forward to 2022 and 200+ IT folks were laid off. In 2023 another 200+ employees were laid off. They are expecting 2 more waves of layoffs to be done in April and again in June. It’s been 2.5 years since the merger and none of the technology has been integrated for internal or external users. They plan on merging softwares in May, after postponing twice, as well as a complete reorganization that will affect the process and expectations for all employees. Add to that they are doing all of this with one deadline. So roles, processes, leadership, and technology will all change at once. That is a recipe for disaster. Decisions are made based on who yells the loudest; instead of doing what is right. Ultimates culture truly was People First. Kronos came in and they are very old school corporate America. Lots of red tape. Decisions are made based on relationships. No research or due diligence needed mindset. They hired third party consultants to create training on a product and processes that they don’t understand. It’s going to be a mess.

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2.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

The company offers a convenient office location with plenty of nearby dining options and ample parking. The office environment is pleasant, with nice views that make in-office days more enjoyable. The hybrid work arrangement provides a good balance between collaboration and flexibility. Additionally, the organization has been supportive of using AI-powered development tools, which can help improve developer productivity and efficiency.

Cons

As a Senior Software Engineer, I found the company to have several challenges that made it difficult to be effective and grow professionally. The engineering culture can sometimes feel blame-oriented rather than focused on learning and continuous improvement. The software delivery process contains multiple layers of approvals and redundant steps, resulting in slow code promotion to production and reduced engineering velocity. Technical decisions made by senior leadership do not always align with modern engineering practices, which can make innovation and technology adoption more difficult. Recent organizational changes have also reduced the attractiveness of the benefits package. Additionally, bonus compensation is minimal and generally not a meaningful part of overall rewards. While there are talented colleagues and opportunities to work on large-scale systems, engineers who value fast execution, modern technology practices, and strong performance-based compensation may find the environment less appealing.

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