iManage Leadership & Management

iManage managers are expected to combine clear accountability with trust, coaching and open communication. The company supports that approach through formal manager training and structured feedback practices.

• Managers give employees room to lead: iManage’s ownership value asks employees to use sound judgment and communicate proactively, while managers are encouraged to avoid unnecessary control. A director of engineering said, “I give my team tasks and empower them to make the decisions required to finish that task,” describing a style that lets employees solve problems independently.
• Feedback is built into the employee experience: iManage expanded its performance process in 2024 to include midyear and year-end reviews for every employee. The iManager program also prepares managers for development conversations throughout the year. A senior site reliability engineer said leadership has valued his opinion “from day one” and encouraged him to explore new technologies while bringing ideas back to the team.
• Development conversations can open new paths: Managers are encouraged to understand where employees want their careers to go and connect them with opportunities across the business. A software engineer who moved from customer support into engineering said his manager’s support made him feel “reassured about pursuing the opportunity.” That backing included introductions to engineers who helped him prepare for the transition.
• Leadership training focuses on practical support: iManage offers programs for aspiring leaders and current people managers, including training on consequential decisions and delegation. The company also uses performance conversations to clarify expectations and identify the next steps in an employee’s growth. A product manager said his former manager provided “invaluable guidance” while supporting an internal rotation into a new function.
• External signals
  • Support employees experience directly: Employees give iManage managers an A+ grade. Reviews describe leaders as approachable and willing to provide mentorship. (Comparably)
  • Trust backed by day-to-day guidance: Employees rate management 4.2 out of 5. Reviews often describe managers who give employees flexibility while remaining available when support is needed. (Indeed; Glassdoor)

Bottom line: iManage managers are expected to set clear expectations, trust employees to execute and stay engaged as coaches when guidance is needed.