Technical Program Managers (TPMs) play a critical role in aligning technological solutions with business objectives. Given their multifaceted role, interviews for TPM positions often incorporate behavioral questions to gauge a candidate’s experience, decision-making, leadership, and alignment with company values. This course is meticulously designed to arm you with strategies, insights, and practical knowledge to navigate behavioral questions with confidence.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the rationale behind common behavioral questions posed to TPMs.
- Utilize the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method effectively to structure and articulate responses.
- Navigate challenging questions and scenarios with poise and clarity.
- Build a robust “story bank” of personal experiences tailored for TPM interviews.
Target Audience:
- Aspiring Technical Program Managers preparing for interviews.
- Experienced TPMs looking to transition to top tech companies.
- Professionals in tech roles aiming to understand the TPM interview process.
Course Features
- Lectures 21
- Quiz 0
- Duration 365 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 56
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 365 Days
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- Introduction to Behavioral Interviewing1
- Behavioral Questions with Hints20
- 2.0Tell me about a time when you led a project with a tight deadline and had to prioritize tasks. How did you handle it?
- 2.1Describe a situation where you had to work closely with a difficult colleague or stakeholder. How did you handle the relationship?
- 2.2Can you share an example of a project where things didn’t go as planned? How did you adapt and what was the outcome?
- 2.3Tell me about a time when you had to make a tough decision without all the information you needed. How did you proceed?
- 2.4Describe a project where you went above and beyond what was required.
- 2.5How have you dealt with a situation where your team was resistant to your ideas or direction?
- 2.6Tell me about a time when you took ownership of a project. How did you manage it from start to finish?
- 2.7How do you handle competing priorities or requests from multiple teams? Can you share an example?
- 2.8Describe a time when you had to persuade a team or manager to adopt your solution or approach.
- 2.9Tell me about a time when you had to step out of your usual role to accomplish a task or handle a project.
- 2.10How have you handled a situation when a project was off track or at risk of not meeting its goals?
- 2.11Tell me about the most challenging technical project you’ve managed. What made it challenging and how did you handle it?
- 2.12Describe a situation where you had to gather input from people who might not have been eager to participate or provide feedback. How did you approach this?
- 2.13Can you share a time when you had to make a decision that was unpopular? How did you communicate and manage the fallout?
- 2.14Tell me about a time when you had to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. How did you ensure all were successful?
- 2.15Describe a situation where you innovated or improved a process in a technical project you managed.
- 2.16How do you handle stress or pressure, especially when a project is faltering? Share an example.
- 2.17Tell me about a time when you received critical feedback. How did you respond, and what did you learn from it?
- 2.18Describe a situation where you had to rely on your communication skills to convey complex technical details to a non-technical audience.
- 2.19Tell me about a time when you identified a potential problem early in a project. How did you address it, and what was the outcome?
