Program Management Interview Course

Learn how to interview for program manager roles at tech companies

What you'll learn
How to prepare for Program Manager interviews at tech companies
What Program Managers do
How to interview for Program Manager interviews
How to ramp as a new program manager
Requirements
No specific requirements or prerequisites
Description
Looking to switch careers into program management at a big tech company? Or perhaps you're looking to start interviewing soon for a program manager role. Do you need a structured methodology to get you through the interview process? Then this course is for you. Program managers have become ubiquitous at many tech companies and are quickly growing in more conventional industries and verticals as well. They drive progress across organizations, operate cross-functionally with different teams, and pivot on a dime to adapt to quickly changing market conditions and customer-centric needs. They also transcend beyond your typical project manager and come with domain expertise, design, and product sense.I made this course for those looking to land a role as a program manager, both technical and non-technical. By the end of the course, you will have a high-level understanding of the program manager role and be sufficiently prepared to interview for program manager roles at various tech companies.The ideal student for this course is someone who is hoping to land a role as a program manager or preparing to switch roles and wants a structured method to prepare for the interview process. There are no requirements necessary to enroll, I only ask that you engage in the exercises in the course and stay open-minded.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Primer

Lecture 3 A Day In The Life

Section 2: Preparation

Lecture 4 How We Will Interview

Lecture 5 What Big Tech Companies Look For in PGMs

Lecture 6 Interview Process

Lecture 7 Creating an Experience Log

Lecture 8 Experience Log Content and Requirements

Lecture 9 Updating/Creating Your Resume

Lecture 10 Crafting an Elevator Pitch

Section 3: Program/Project Manager Fundamentals

Lecture 11 Project Management Overview

Lecture 12 Project vs Program Management

Lecture 13 Change Management Overview

Lecture 14 Common Terminology for Program Managers

Section 4: Practice and Interview

Lecture 15 Searching and Applying for Roles

Lecture 16 "Throwaway" Interviews

Lecture 17 Answering Behavioral Questions

Lecture 18 Behavioral Question Practice

Lecture 19 Answering Domain Expertise Questions

Lecture 20 Interviewing with the Recruiter and Hiring Manager

Lecture 21 How to Navigate On-Site Interviews

Section 5: Offers and Negotiations

Lecture 22 Offers and Negotiations

Section 6: Ramping up and Next Steps

Lecture 23 Ramping Up and Next Steps

Those looking to become a program manager at a tech company