PolicyBazaar Program Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Scenario based questions

Scenario Based questions

Q1. Overall team fitment
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Discussed a last mile delivery problem and kept pushing me for more ideas
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This round is the most important round as the interviewer tries to gather whether you are a good fit for the role or not. At the same time, Amazon tests candidates on its leadership principles and checks how you react in a fast paced and competitive environment.
I reckon he had something in mind and was looking for it. Most of the people are sent back after this round itself.

Q1. What was my impact in the work and other similar questions were discussed.
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Q2. The interviewer discussed in detail each item - a lot of my friends had this discussion in first round itself. Each and every number of the resume can and might be discussed
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Q1. This round is with a Senior Manager who again wants to understand how and why you should be hired. He asked me a lot of questions on what my understanding of the role is and how I would do in data analysis...read more
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Q1. Interview questions based on previous work ex and responsibilities inline with Amazon Leadership principles
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Q1. Bar raiser round by doing deep dive in previous work ex and resume
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Q1. Examples from 2 Leadership principles
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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
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Q1. Previous company experience
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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
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Q2. Examples from leadership principles
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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...read more
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Q1. Examples from leadership principles
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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...read more
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Q2. Complexities faced and how overcame
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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
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Q1. Example of leadership principles
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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
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Q1. When did I fail in my project
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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
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