Too much management overhead - Director, Systems Engineering Vantor Employee Review

3.0
Jul 18, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Chill work environment addressing pretty big technical problems without having to work in a defense-only environment. Relatively high-caliber technical staff.

Cons

Just like the title says. While it was transparent to me as I was getting started at the company a few years ago, it wasn't long until the complicated legal structure and management structure that comes from being built of many other companies caught up to me and made it difficult to get things done. It adds layers of bureaucracy that you don't experience in other companies this size. Sure, you'd expect it from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, or AWS, but not from a 4000-ish company. It's pretty paralyzing at times. I noted relatively high-caliber technical staff. Not positive I can say the same for support staff but I often wonder if it is just that they are held back by lack of autonomy.

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Vantor Response
2y
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the chill work environment and the opportunity to tackle significant technical challenges. We understand your concerns about the complexity resulting from the company's legal and management structure. We take these concerns seriously and are committed to streamlining processes and removing unnecessary bureaucracy to foster a more efficient and productive work environment. Your input is invaluable, and we will continue to work towards creating a more streamlined and empowering workplace for all employees. Feel free to contact your HR business partner or email youmatter@maxar.com to discuss further.

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