I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Toronto, ON) in Nov 2023
Interview
My interview with the recruiter was rescheduled twice with the first time about 30 minutes before the call and the second time after me waiting on the call for 20 minutes. When we finally connected on the 3rd attempt, I was told I needed to be a architect to lead technical architecture design, which is totally not mentioned in the job description and it doesn't make sense for a Program Manager to lead and make architectural decisions. I hope this recuiter knows what she is doing. Of course my interview ended with this recruiter.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Tell me about your experience?
2. Have you led architecture design and made architecture decision as a Progam Manager? Our technical program manager has this dresponsibility.
it is good experience. The interviewer are polite and respectful. They would ask many questions like "tell me a time when..." and might drill down a bit based on your responses.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you make a short term pain for long term gain for the program.
El proceso es largo, en total son en promedio 7 entrevistas, de las cuales 5 son en loop, lo que significa que estas 5 entrevistas pueden ser el mismo dia, una tras otra, de una hora cada una
Followed the same Amazon process intial meeting with a recruiter, then multiple rounds with various team members, and the hiring manager. They use the STAR method or variations to answer with the situation, the challenge you faced, then the actions you take, and the result. If you don't use that format, you will not get positive feedback from the interviewer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions around handling difficult situations or how to handle disagreements within the team were a common theme.