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Program managers are responsible for overseeing several company projects that are connected by a common goal. Employers are looking for candidates who excel at people management and conflict resolution. Interviewers will want to know about your leadership and multitasking skills, so come ready to discuss a time you were able to successfully motivate a group to meet an imminent deadline or any experience diffusing issues between coworkers.

Top Program Manager Interview Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question #1: What are the warning signs a program might be at risk?

How to answer
How to answer: Interviewers want to know you can identify and solve problems. When answering this question, explain potential risks to a program, as well as how to eliminate these risks with problem-solving skills.
Question 2

Question #2: What is the difference between a program manager and a project manager?

How to answer
How to answer: You want employers to know you have a strong understanding of the job description. If asked this question, explain the key differences between program managers and project managers, including the fact that program managers take a more strategic approach to their position. Go on to explain the strategies you would use if you were hired for the position.
Question 3

Question #3: How do you keep a program on track?

How to answer
How to answer: The duties of a program manager include pacing the team, keeping up with deadlines, and solving problems. An interviewer may be interested in how you resolve conflict in the workplace to keep things on track. They may also want to know your planning process, how you stay organized, and how you communicate with team members.

20,600 program manager interview questions shared by candidates

You mentioned you want to grow in your next position. Why did you apply for a job two positions below your previous title? I'm not looking to hire someone that will be promoted for the next 18 months at least, so why did you apply?
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Senior Program Manager

Interviewed at REI

3.6★
Feb 28, 2018

You mentioned you want to grow in your next position. Why did you apply for a job two positions below your previous title? I'm not looking to hire someone that will be promoted for the next 18 months at least, so why did you apply?

Interpersonal relations (how did you deal with a difficult team member) Project management experience (describe your process in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, closing) Program management experience (describe how you effectively manage multiple ongoing project streams and teams) Risk management (describe the process you take) PMP & PMBOK (how do you flex in adhering to PMI processes?)
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Program Manager

Interviewed at Insight Global

3.5★
Apr 27, 2019

Interpersonal relations (how did you deal with a difficult team member) Project management experience (describe your process in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, closing) Program management experience (describe how you effectively manage multiple ongoing project streams and teams) Risk management (describe the process you take) PMP & PMBOK (how do you flex in adhering to PMI processes?)

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