Vault’s Verdict

Tech Mahindra presents a work environment noted for its flexibility, diverse consulting opportunities, and a prestigious, broad client base. Insiders point to a collaborative culture, largely devoid of politics, where every project brings a new challenge and learning opportunity, contributing to high levels of employee satisfaction.

Of course, there are always tradeoffs when it comes to satisfaction. In Tech Mahindra’s case, that reputation for flexibility and better-than-average work-life balance comes with something of a tradeoff on the compensation front. Overall, however, the firm offers a promising platform for those seeking diverse experiences and client engagement, as well as a brand name that is well known across the APAC region—and particularly in its home country. As such, it’s a firm that will set consultants up for future success across the region—whether you stay with the firm or move on.

Employee Reviews

Firm Culture

• “A place where one has the freedom to germinate and incubate new ideas and to grow into a complete individual.”
• “An exceptional chance to converge technology and domain knowledge, enabling clients to achieve sustainable business growth and evolution.”
• “Collegial culture, work-life balance, domain depth.”
• “My organization offers ample opportunities in new age technologies to learn and be ready for the future. Every project is a first-of-a-kind opportunity where one enjoys learning new areas and delivering while the customer requirements are at the main focal area.”
• “The ownership we bring, from strategy to value realization, to secure outcomes in every one of our engagements is a factor that sets us apart from the competition.”

Quality of Life

• “Best aspects are work from home opportunity, but the worst aspects are the lack of direction in managing engagements.”
• “High flexibility in terms of WFH/WFO. Occasionally hours do get stretched however we also have flexibility to take time off.”
• “Our organization is flexible and promoting better quality life in terms of managing office physical visits and home office.”
• “Travel requirements are minimal at this stage due to offshore roles. Hours of work is ok to manage as most of us are working from home and it does not tax our day. It is relatively ok to take time off.”
• “Very flexible and accommodative.”

Career Development

• “Best aspects: The promotion process is quite structured and transparent. We have visibility of the criteria and threshold for progression.”
• “Excellent opportunities to upskill and implement them. Open culture and mentoring/coaching, access to leadership programs.”
• “Good training, but promotion takes time.”
• “Training opportunities are very good. The ability to have the freedom to learn and experiment is high.”
• “Very satisfied with the career progression and trainings imparted to the associates.”

Compensation

• “Best: six monthly appraisal system to give feedback, salary revised after annual appraisal as per the company policy and performance.”
• “Compensation is fine though there is a disparity between recent hires vs long timers.”
• “Compensation package is definitely disappointing. It’s not at par with the industry standards.”
• “My organization is giving good compensation package as per industry and market standards which is best of the kind.”
• “Very adaptive. Proper grid can be set for different levels and adhered to so that people get proper hike during promotion. ESOP plans should be more broad-based and transparent.”

Community Engagement

• “Excellent D&I focus within the organization. Everyone has equal and fair access to consulting opportunities and treated fairly when it comes to promotions.”
• “I think most of the consultants irrespective of gender, ethnicity, and other background have equal opportunity to excel in the organization.”
• “My organization conducts and promotes frequent DEI programs and helping associates to grow and help everyone equally.”
• “Organization embraces LGBTQ+ individuals. They are made to feel at home.”
• “Tech Mahindra is deeply committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of our organization.”

Business Outlook

• “A very positive growth-oriented outlook as we see many opportunities to help clients benefit from the opportunities emerging in data technology.”
• “Adoption and adaption to new technologies, diversified industry verticals and excellent focus on building new service lines.”
• “Leadership is good and they are steering the firm well in difficult times.”
• “My company is doing well and associates are respected well and taken care of. We are growing to become best firms of all time.”
• “Telecom business pipeline and rates are challenging.”

Hiring Process

• “An ideal candidate is someone with technology skills in domain context. Client focus/relationship building.”
• “Ideal candidate is someone who has 10 + years of techno-functional experience in a consulting capacity.”
• “Initial screening is done by HR. Multiple rounds of interview as detailed. An ideal candidate is who can be a trusted advisor.”
• “Profile screening, initial interview by HR, technical interview, behavioral interview, case study centric discussion, Partner/Sr Leader interview etc.”
• “Very good process overall and I had a good experience of the same. Responses are quick and prompt from HR.”

Interview Questions

• “A typical case study given to prospective candidates: BACCAR is a leading truck manufacturer based in U.S.; it is facing some downtime and productivity issues in vehicle manufacturing assembly lines with frequent breakdown of material and equipment. Also, one of the new revenue streams it is looking to start assembly and production for is on manufacturing of autonomous trucks.
  One of the ideas mooted by Tech Mahindra senior consulting leader to BACCAR is on digital twin solution which can help in the equipment downtime
  Also the head of BACCAR wants a feasibility analysis on whether autonomous truck manufacturing is a wise move.
   How can you help the senior consulting leader to come up with a consulting proposal (including a distinctive point of view) to BACCAR encompassing both these topics:
  1. Digital twin solution for production downtime
  2. Feasibility analysis for autonomous vehicle manufacturing.”
• “How do you execute a problem statement to address client issues/requirements.”
• “Middle-level managers/senior consultants are given a case study and then made to present their viewpoint.”
• “Scenario-based questions are typically asked. Presentations on a given topic are expected during the interview process.”
• “You are meeting the IT Operations Head. You are aware that the IT Operations Head is concerned about a few problems in IT landscape which is leading to higher maintenance cost and loss of revenue.
• Task to do: Make a compelling & powerful pitch to articulate the problem statement + potential solutions, that will help the IT Operations Head to then decide on next steps.”