Company Review - Project Manager North Highland Employee Review

Great people, great project work

Been going through a lot of turnover

Some of the junior staff and peer-level consultants are genuinely hard-working and try to do right by the client, despite the structural dysfunction they are forced to navigate daily.

Hyper-Political Environment: The culture here is entirely driven by internal politics rather than merit or actual client value. Success and survival dictate that you spend all your energy "managing up." Those who excel at internal optics are promoted, while those focused on actual delivery are left behind. Zero Industry Expertise: There is a glaring lack of genuine industry experience, particularly at the leadership level. Leaders are frequently placed in charge of specialized practice areas with absolutely no background in those fields. It makes the firm look foolish in front of clients and stifles any real, strategic business growth. Ridiculous Sales Targets: The firm sets sales targets that are completely detached from reality. Instead of fostering bold, strategic growth, leaders just squeeze existing accounts or obsess over internal Salesforce reporting to make themselves look busy. Blatant Expense Abuse: There is a clear double standard in the firm's finances. Certain leaders treat the company like a personal piggy bank, abusing the expense reporting policy with extravagant team-building events and copious amounts of expensive wine, while the rest of the firm is subjected to extreme fiscal scrutiny.