Management positions are typically hand picked. Interview process is a formality. The higher up you go in the company the less likely it is to have a completely unbiased fair interview. Pre selection is typical with this company. There is not much else I can explain. I'm just typing to full fill the 50 word minimum.

You apply on-line, then wait, I got a call 2 months later to schedule a group phone interview by the hiring manager. Two weeks after the phone interview, I was notified by the hiring manager.