Google Technical Program Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Questions related to Project Management Methodology
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Q2. Situational based questions, mainly related to project management and leadership
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Q1. How do you translate program vision into actionable plan for each individual projects under the program.
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Translate program vision into actionable plans by breaking down goals, assigning tasks, setting timelines, and monitoring progress.
• Break down the program vision into specific goals and objectives for each project.

• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise.

• Set clear timelines and milestones to track progress and ensure deadlines are met.

• Monitor the progress of each project regu...read more
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Q2. Describe the largest complex program you have handled.
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Managed a multi-year software implementation project for a global company.
• Led a team of 50+ developers, testers, and analysts

• Coordinated with stakeholders across multiple countries

• Implemented Agile methodologies to ensure project milestones were met

• Managed a budget of over $5 million

• Delivered the project on time and within budget
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There were 2 coding questions asked and it was a 60 min test. The questions were fairly easy. Although the selection criteria was not clear as we didn't get any selection mail even after getting all the answers correctly.

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Q1. Design an app for attractions in a city.
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An app to explore attractions in a city
• Include a map feature to help users navigate

• Allow users to filter attractions by category (e.g. museums, parks, restaurants)

• Include reviews and ratings from other users

• Offer discounts or promotions for certain attractions

• Allow users to save their favorite attractions for future reference
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Q1. Reverse a Linked list using only two pointers.
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Reverse a linked list using two pointers.
• Use two pointers, one to keep track of the current node and another to keep track of the previous node.

• Iterate through the linked list, updating the pointers as you go.

• Set the next node of the current node to be the previous node.

• Return the new head of the reversed linked list.
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Q2. Design a drone-based solution for farmers.
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A drone-based solution for farmers to monitor crops and optimize yield.
• The drone will be equipped with high-resolution cameras to capture images of the crops.

• The images will be analyzed using machine learning algorithms to detect any signs of disease or stress in the crops.

• The drone will also be able to collect data on soil moisture levels and nutrient content.

• The data collected by the drone will be used to generate re...read more
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Q3. Design an editor for very large files (in terabytes).
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Design an editor for very large files (in terabytes).
• Use memory-mapped files to access data on disk

• Implement lazy loading to load only the necessary parts of the file

• Use compression techniques to reduce the size of the data in memory

• Provide search and indexing functionality to quickly navigate through the file

• Implement multi-threading to improve performance

• Consider using distributed computing to handle extremely large
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Q1. What next are you looking for in your career? What direction is it going in?
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Q2. How will you remove detect Fake news on Facebook?
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Fake news on Facebook can be detected through a combination of AI and human fact-checkers.
• Develop and implement AI algorithms to identify suspicious content

• Partner with third-party fact-checkers to verify the accuracy of news stories

• Encourage users to report fake news through a user-friendly reporting system

• Provide education and resources to help users identify and avoid fake news

• Continuously monitor and update the sys
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Q1. Design a voice assistant for elderly folks.
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Design a voice assistant for elderly folks.
• Use simple and clear language

• Provide options for larger font sizes and high contrast display

• Include reminders for medication and appointments

• Allow for voice commands to make phone calls or send messages

• Incorporate emergency response features

• Provide access to news, weather, and entertainment

• Ensure privacy and security measures are in place
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Q2. Why Microsoft? What are your goals out of your next job? What sort of products are you targeting?
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Microsoft is a leader in technology and innovation. My goal is to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products.
• I am attracted to Microsoft's commitment to innovation and its reputation as a leader in the tech industry.

• My goal is to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products that will have a positive impact on people's lives.

• I am particularly interested in working on products that leverage emerging...read more
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Q1. SQL, Tableau, python scripting, Power Bi, Google analytics, web scrapping, Business intelligence, Salesforce.
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Q1. Tableau server, Oracle database, LOD functions etc.
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Q1. Python basics, machine learning, web scrapping, Api connectors etc
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Q1. Salary negotiation, contract conditions
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