Don't Believe the Hype (look elsewhere) - Senior Product Manager Pentair Employee Review

1.0
Jan 9, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Pentair is widely known in the water treatment and water systems business. Through acquisition, they accumulated many of the legacy brands that were the cornerstones of the water industry and founded by truly great entrepreneurs throughout the past 100 years.

Cons

Every day, more people that I have worked with at Pentair in Brookfield WI, Glendale WI, are resigning because of poor treatment and lack of integrity by management. The culture is no longer one of teamwork, honest collaboration, and growth that it once was. It is a grind pulling into the parking lot every day.

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Cons

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Pentair Response
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Thank you for your review! At Pentair, we strive to create a positive work environment for all employees. We appreciate your feedback, and for your contributions to Pentair!
1.0
Apr 23, 2026
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Pros

Pay was pretty generous Company stock options were good

Cons

Day-to-day operations are highly reactive, with frequent last-minute requests, shifting priorities, and unclear direction, making it difficult to consistently deliver high-quality work. There is often no consistent definition of “done,” which leads to repeated rework and extended revision cycles. Project ownership and decision-making accountability can be unclear, resulting in work stalling or cycling without resolution. Cross-functional alignment is inconsistent, and teams are often required to compensate for gaps in planning or structure. High performers frequently take on additional workload to maintain progress on projects. In my experience, accountability for underperformance was inconsistent, while avoiding conflict often appeared to be prioritized over driving outcomes. The work environment could be highly stressful at times, and I observed instances where colleagues appeared visibly overwhelmed during meetings. HR involvement in management concerns did not always result in visible or sustained changes from the team’s perspective. Overall structure and strategic direction can feel inconsistent, making it difficult to operate efficiently or plan long-term work.

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Pentair Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to hear your experience as it does not reflect the Win Right values that are the foundation for Pentair and shape how we do business and treat one another. We encourage you to share more about your experience by submitting a report at PentairEthics.com. We appreciate your contributions to Pentair and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
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