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Amazon Program Manager Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 17 Dec 2024

Top Amazon Program Manager Interview Questions and Answers

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32 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced program manager with a background in leading cross-functional teams and delivering successful projects.

    • Over 5 years of experience in program management

    • Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals

    • Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget

    • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

    • Certified in project management (e.g. PMP)

    • Previously managed...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe a time when you had to learn something new in a project, how did you go about it?
  • Ans. 

    I had to learn a new software tool for a project and utilized online tutorials and practice sessions to familiarize myself with it.

    • Researched online tutorials and resources to understand the new tool

    • Practiced using the tool in a simulated environment to gain proficiency

    • Sought guidance from colleagues or experts when encountering challenges

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about a time where you faced a conflicting situation and what was the outcome?
  • Ans. 

    Handled conflicting situation by facilitating open communication and finding a compromise.

    • Identified the root cause of the conflict

    • Encouraged open communication between parties involved

    • Facilitated a discussion to find a compromise

    • Ensured all parties were satisfied with the resolution

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR situational questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situational questions
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situational questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare all answers in STAR format, learn about amazon leadership principles and have stories from past experience relating to those principles
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Leadership principles

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about an instance where you went beyond your scope and provided a great outcome

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Follow the Amazon Leadership principles and each Story should be structured in the STAR framework
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Program Related BAU questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Leadership Principle's Based questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Leadership Principle Based questions

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 (1)

 Senior Technical Program Manager

 (1)

 Senior Manager and Program Manager

 (1)

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview questions based on previous work ex and responsibilities inline with Amazon Leadership principles
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Bar raiser round by doing deep dive in previous work ex and resume

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Memorise Amazon leadership Principles and align your resume in accordance to them

Program Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Mohamed Anwar

posted on 10 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Generl assesment
  • Q2. BAckground and experience and daily activities

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Following Amazon principles

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Examples from 2 Leadership principles
  • Ans. 

    Examples from 2 Leadership principles

    • Customer Obsession: Prioritizing customer needs and delivering exceptional customer experiences

    • Bias for Action: Taking quick and decisive action to drive results

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  • Q2. Resume focussed questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous company experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience as a Program Manager at XYZ Company.

    • Managed multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously

    • Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and budgets

    • Led a team of 10 project managers and ensured successful project delivery

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives

    • Identified and mitigated project risks and issues

    • Regularly communicated project status updates

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Examples from leadership principles
  • Ans. 

    Leadership principles are key qualities and values that guide a program manager's actions and decisions.

    • Customer obsession: Prioritizing customer needs and delivering exceptional experiences.

    • Ownership: Taking responsibility for outcomes and driving initiatives to completion.

    • Bias for action: Making decisions quickly and taking calculated risks.

    • Invent and simplify: Finding innovative solutions and simplifying complex pro...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Examples from leadership principles
  • Ans. 

    Leadership principles are key qualities and behaviors that guide effective leadership.

    • Customer Obsession: Prioritizing the needs and satisfaction of customers

    • Ownership: Taking responsibility for outcomes and driving results

    • Bias for Action: Making decisions and taking action quickly

    • Learn and Be Curious: Continuously seeking knowledge and embracing new ideas

    • Invent and Simplify: Finding innovative solutions and simplifyin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Complexities faced and how overcame
  • Ans. 

    Overcoming complexities faced as a Program Manager

    • Managing multiple projects with conflicting priorities

    • Dealing with resource constraints and tight deadlines

    • Navigating organizational politics and stakeholder expectations

    • Resolving conflicts and managing diverse teams

    • Adapting to changing requirements and scope creep

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Example of leadership principles
  • Ans. 

    Leadership principles are guiding values and beliefs that shape the behavior and actions of a leader.

    • Setting a clear vision and goals

    • Inspiring and motivating team members

    • Leading by example

    • Effective communication and active listening

    • Building trust and fostering collaboration

    • Empowering and developing team members

    • Making informed decisions

    • Taking responsibility and being accountable

    • Adapting to change and being flexible

    • Conti

  • Answered by AI
Round 6 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. When did I fail in my project
  • Ans. 

    I failed in my project when I underestimated the complexity of the tasks.

    • Underestimated the time required for a critical task

    • Did not allocate enough resources

    • Failed to identify potential risks

    • Lacked effective communication with team members

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Check YouTube videos for preparations. Learn leadership principles and prepare at least 2 e.g. for each of them. Interview rounds would be stressful so be ready for that
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Case Study 

Amazon LP based SBI format to prepare, LP are shared on email

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Share project detail where you delivered with short deadline
  • Q2. Tell more about your experience in training space
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Just to test your communication skills

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behaviour analysis,situational questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. With the hiring manager
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Mainly on the Leadership principles followed by Amazon
  • Q2. Narriate all your answers based on the LP

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare on the leadership principles will help

Amazon Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Amazon Program Manager interview?
Amazon interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Amazon interview process are One-on-one Round, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Amazon Program Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Amazon. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Amazon expect are Program Management, Project Management, E-commerce, Process Excellence and Operations.
What are the top questions asked in Amazon Program Manager interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Amazon Program Manager interview -

  1. What are the factors you will consider if Amazon wants to enter a new area or ...read more
  2. How you manage project managem...read more
  3. How you gonna handle escalat...read more
How long is the Amazon Program Manager interview process?

The duration of Amazon Program Manager interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Amazon Program Manager Interview Process

based on 19 interviews in last 1 year

2 Interview rounds

  • One-on-one Round 1
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based on 20 Amazon interviews
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15%
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5%
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