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Microsoft Corporation Project Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 23 Sep 2024

Microsoft Corporation Project Manager Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the different engagement models/ contract types.
  • Ans. 

    Different engagement models/ contract types include fixed price, time and materials, and milestone-based contracts.

    • Fixed Price: Project cost is predetermined and does not change regardless of actual effort or time spent.

    • Time and Materials: Payment is based on actual time and materials used for the project.

    • Milestone-based: Payments are made upon completion of specific project milestones.

    • Cost Plus Fee: Project cost inclu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the different delivery methodologies which are followed in the Project.
  • Ans. 

    Different delivery methodologies in project management include Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.

    • Agile: Iterative approach with frequent feedback and adaptability.

    • Waterfall: Sequential approach with distinct phases like planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.

    • Scrum: Framework with roles, events, and artifacts for iterative development.

    • Kanban: Visual management method to track work and limit work ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Microsoft Corporation Project Manager interview:
  • Agile Methodology
  • Scrum
  • Project Management
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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. Technical and business development questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Details review of the work at the current company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to relate the current work with position and how you can contribute to the company

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Q4. What is the difference between scrum master and product manager
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 7 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About self, experience, background
Round 3 - Assignment 

Sample project : Creation of project artifacts and presentation

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Review of Project Artifact creation and discusison
  • Ans. 

    Project artifact creation is crucial for project success. It involves creating and managing project documents and deliverables.

    • Project artifacts include project charter, scope statement, project plan, risk management plan, etc.

    • They help in defining project objectives, scope, timelines, and deliverables.

    • Artifact creation involves collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts.

    • Regular review and updates of ar

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Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hirning Manager round
Round 6 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Org leader round
Round 7 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. If through this round will be about salary negotiations and joining formalities.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with scenarios that you have handled in the past to be able to articulate and present easy.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. SOW they focus more, RIP, specially budgeting related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through with PMI PMP concepts, brush-up all the budgeting related concepts.

Microsoft Corporation interview questions for designations

 Customer Project Manager

 (1)

 Program Project Manager

 (1)

 Senior Project Manager

 (1)

 Project Management Trainee

 (1)

 Program Manager

 (8)

 Product Manager

 (7)

 Operations Manager

 (1)

 Engineering Manager

 (1)

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us about your projects
  • Ans. 

    I have managed various projects in software development, including launching new products and improving existing ones.

    • Led cross-functional teams to develop and launch a new mobile app for a tech startup

    • Implemented agile methodologies to improve efficiency and collaboration within the team

    • Worked on enhancing user experience and increasing customer engagement through product updates

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  • Q2. What is product life cycle ?
  • Ans. 

    Product life cycle is the stages a product goes through from introduction to decline.

    • Introduction stage - product is launched into the market

    • Growth stage - sales and profits increase as product gains market acceptance

    • Maturity stage - sales peak and competition intensifies

    • Decline stage - sales decrease as product becomes outdated or replaced by newer products

    • Examples: iPhone (introduction), Coca-Cola (maturity), Blackbe

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Product Manager interview:
  • Product Management
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2023. 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to Project Management Methodology
  • Q2. Situational based questions, mainly related to project management and leadership
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question Related to Project management methodology and situational based questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to Project Management methodology and leadership approach

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Before appearing for the interview, try to research about Adobe products and offerings.

Prepare for situational questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 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 - Coding Test 

Coding test was assigned to me in first round of interview. 4 questions total with time limit.

Round 3 - Case Study 

Case study - related to suite reselling and products improvisation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All was good. Lastly rejected in the final round of interview
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How will improve photoshop
  • Ans. 

    I will improve Photoshop by enhancing user experience, adding new features, optimizing performance, and providing better customer support.

    • Enhance user experience by simplifying UI/UX design and improving workflow efficiency

    • Add new features such as AI-powered tools for automated editing, 3D modeling capabilities, and collaboration features

    • Optimize performance by reducing loading times, improving stability, and enhancing...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How can photoshop increase market share
  • Ans. 

    Photoshop can increase market share by expanding into new industries, offering more affordable pricing options, and improving user experience.

    • Expand into new industries such as web design, digital marketing, and e-commerce to reach a wider audience.

    • Offer more affordable pricing options for individual users, small businesses, and educational institutions to attract new customers.

    • Improve user experience by simplifying th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about a work that you are most proud of
  • Ans. 

    I am most proud of leading a cross-functional team to launch a new mobile app that increased user engagement by 30%.

    • Led a cross-functional team to develop and launch a new mobile app

    • Increased user engagement by 30%

    • Implemented user feedback to continuously improve the app

    • Collaborated with marketing team to promote the app and drive downloads

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. PM workex asked in interview

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Product Management 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about an application that I like. Features I like and dislike. Also improvements that I would make in future. Detailed discussions on how to implement that. ( I had mentioned about YouTube and how it...
  • Q2. Basic HR questions.
  • Q3. Work related questions on intelligent solutions.
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HR questions outside the CV.
  • Q2. Work related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Interactions with seniors.

2. Mock GDs/PIs.

3. Internet.

Microsoft Corporation Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Microsoft Corporation Project Manager interview?
Microsoft Corporation interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Microsoft Corporation interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Microsoft Corporation Project 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 Microsoft Corporation. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Microsoft Corporation expect are microsoft, Project Management, Consulting, PMP and Monitoring.
What are the top questions asked in Microsoft Corporation Project Manager interview?

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