Some time passed since my last post on the
Value of Networking. And there are some important changes in my work where I’ve changed my role, but still remain at Intel. This is a good news for a number of reasons. Let me share my thoughts why it makes my employer – Intel – one of the best companies to work for.
First, it’s great that I can keep growing professionally without switching companies. It’s good for the company – Intel wins because I’m a seasoned program manager and there’s no need to look for a new PM and then teach him or her all the things I know, instead, I’m still here but in a different role. It’s even better for me – I grow professionally and it makes me more satisfied with my job. I felt I needed a change in my job but I didn’t want or need to change my employer – so I was able to retain all my benefits and efficiently use my existing network within the company even if I was in a different role. Even better – I can grow my network (and this is something I really value, as many other people do too) and build upon existing connections.
Second, the flexibility of my work arrangements allows me to be more productive and save Intel money. Just imagine that you work for 8 hours in the office daily but also want to spend some time to talk to your family members, but their schedule is not that compatible with yours. But if your success is measured by objectives you establish and achieve (or fail to achieve sometimes) then it doesn’t really matter if you’re in the office 8 to 5. If you’re well-organized and disciplined to work from home for extended periods of time – then it’s good both for you and the employer because you’re able to be effective at work and life. And it’s just one example of what we call “Work-Life Balance” at Intel. There are many things which help one maintain that balance, they are supported by Intel management because we believe what’s good for the employee is good for the company.
Third, working for the big company may be no less adventurous than running your own business. There’s even a special name for this skill – “internal entrepreneurship”. It’s the ability to find a way to change something for the better for one’s business group or the entire company. It’s not just innovative thinking or ability to challenge the status quo, it’s also the desire and energy to drive the change, to prove to MRCs (Management Review Committees) that the idea is worth investing in. And I’m happy to say that there are many areas for internal entrepreneurship to be applied in Intel, moreover it’s often one of the expectations from the job you do here.
Having said that, I’m not surprised Intel gets recognized as an“
Ideal Employer” all over the world year after year. And I’m really proud being an Intel employee. It’s really a Great Place to Work!
Vladimir was born in 1977 in Zhukovsky, near Moscow, graduated from Moscow Aviation Institute receiving Masters degree in Computers in 2000.
He started his career in IT in 1991 as a assistant in the compute lab of Tupolev Aircraft Design Bureau.
Before joining Intel in 2003 Vladimir held several IT jobs in different companies (ranging from Education to Investment Banking verticals), beginning as a programmer and reaching Deputy Head of IT and Project Manager positions.
At Intel he started as IT Construction Project Manager, supporting Intel R&D growth in Russia then transitioned to Site IT Manager for 3 biggest Russian sites in Nizhny Novgorod, Sarov and Moscow, then he joined IT@Intel Program, supporting European Enterprise sales team & Marketing .
For over 4 years, from 2007 till 2012, Vladimir was working as General Manager for Intel branch in Nizhny Novgorod. He was responsible for running the operations of the oldest and biggest Intel site in Russia, supporting its continued growth.
Since 2012 Vladimir is working as the Risk & Controls Program Manager for Greater Europe Region.
Vladimirs hobbies include teaching (he delivers over 150 hours of trainings at Intel annually), motor sports (rally racing), rollerblading and reading modern literature & classics.