Pros
- Separation between Project Manager and Implementation Consultant roles. I get to focus on business analysis, solution design and heads-down delivery for clients, while my Project Manager colleagues handle budget, scheduling, and timelines.
- Strong emphasis on internal growth and promotion from within
- Investment in professional development and certifications
- Collaborative culture with supportive, knowledgeable colleagues
- Leadership is accessible, approachable, and engaged with delivery teams
- I get to work from home full time, with regularly scheduled hours and flexibility for breaks, appointments, or time off
- Clients are mission-driven (non profit and higher ed) so the work is meaningful
Cons
- Microsoft Teams
- Attain does not have as robust a methodology infrastructure or library of tools as larger firms; we still use some spreadsheets to track things that could be more formalized.
- Attain is not the highest paying in the sector, but they pay well for a firm who has good work/life balance. Many higher paying firms also have a reputation for burning people out.
- Emphasis on billability for performance reviews, but project hours are not always allotted to match billability targets. Performance Managers are usually very understanding about billability shortage due to project hours, but it is still uncomfortable if you are the type who gets satisfaction from meeting your goals.