Product Manager Interview Questions

Exponent - "This is another Diagnosis problem. To answer this question, we suggest you use our framework (along with the TROPIC method) to be as thorough as possible. The framework is as follows: Ask clarifying questions List potential high level reasons Gather Context (TROPIC)Time Region Other features / products (internal) Platform Industry / Competition Cannibalization Establish a theory of probable cause Test theories Propose solutions Summarize "See full answer

Shankhadip M. - "My least favorite product is a desktop software solution called Marg, which is used frequently at our family business. Its an inventory, bookkeeping, and accounting software for small businesses in India and integrates with the official government tax portal. The general journey to accomplish any task, say adding a new product type, is very unintuitive and requires someone to be hands-on and familiar with the product to actually do this. Getting there is pure hit and trial. Like most desktop sof"See full answer

Dhruv M. - "During my internship at Inspira Analytics, our intern team had worked for two weeks on a client presentation for a new data dashboard. Unfortunately, during the final review, the manager pointed out several major flaws in our analysis and asked us to redo the entire structure. The feedback was blunt, and the team felt discouraged, questioning whether our efforts were even valued. As the informal team lead, I felt responsible for helping lift the team’s morale and refocus everyone so we could del"See full answer

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Sergio C. - "There are many places where you can gather feedback. We can divide the feedback from external and internal sources External sources: facebook twitter reddit G2. Internal sources: on-app surveys or chats support Support engineers Sellers Recordings or notes from other PMs However, you always have to talk with the customers so customer interviews are very important. "See full answer

Naresh A. - "Although there is no fixed or predefined framework that I follow to prioritize, I do have a methodical criterion that is suitable to my organization and practices. The business outcome/value proposition of each project/request - try to quantitative every metric below Number of customers going to be impacted in that product vertical - item with more customers gets more weight Is this an existing feature or a new feature - existing features get more weightage especially if thi"See full answer

Glados - "Strategy of 15 minute delivery apps. I will discuss what delivery apps are, what is their current business model, examples of some delivery apps, any market metrics/share, opportunity, how 15-minute delivery apps fit in, challenges/opps, what's next, takeaways. Clarifying questions Are we focused on North America? Any other geo? Delivery apps -> Assumed to be food/grocery/alcohol delivery not packages (Amazon)? Assumed delivery apps for end-consumers not large businesses? Delivery apps o"See full answer

Nr 9. - "Assumptions: The question is for a PM working for a refrigerator startup company and for a domestic refrigerator (not industrial). The first model comes in the most commonly used form factor with fridge/freezer split, and it has standard cooling specifications. Target market is the US. The startup is for profit. Product goal: To make interacting with refrigerator easy, seamless and pleasurable for the blind. Target users and channel partners: Fully blind people between the ages o"See full answer

Amparo L. - "My favorite app on my phone is Youtube because that way I could watch iCarly videos for free."See full answer

Ali H. - "SQL databases are relational, NoSQL databases are non-relational. SQL databases use structured query language and have a predefined schema. NoSQL databases have dynamic schemas for unstructured data. SQL databases are vertically scalable, while NoSQL databases are horizontally scalable."See full answer

Amadea N. - "When designing an app for buying and selling antiques, there are the following objectives: For app users to successfully sell their antiques For app users to successfully buy their preferred antiques For the app to generate revenue through the app Given that the only way to sustainably ensure the app's existence is the guarantee the company remains in business, I'll select objective 3 as the main mission with the other two as leading indicators. In order to get to objective 3, th"See full answer

Mahesh G. - "Clarifying questions: Is it before pre launch or for it's current business? > Pre launch Goals > Adoption, engagement Can briefly talk about: What the company cares about? (Uber & Uber Eats) Uber: Redefining the world moves for the better Uber Eats: Make eating well effortless at any time, for anyone, anywhere Expectations of consumers and restaurants/Stores Consumers: At one's comfort, one wants the groceries or/and food to be delivered to their"See full answer

Exponent - "This is an Improve a Product question. Let's first go over the Improve a Product formula: Ask clarifying questions Identify users, behaviors, and pain points State product goal Brainstorm small improvements Brainstorm bolder improvements Measure success Summarize Now, let's begin! Ask clarifying questions Before we begin listing off recommendations, it's important you ask questions to ensure you and the interviewer are on the same page"See full answer

Pablo S. - "1) Product, the value and the users this business has Product: Yelp is a platform that connects local businesses with people looking for those services. Value: Yelpers can connect with them / book appointments or make reservations with a good amount and quality of reviews per business. For businesses, it is a way to get visibility and find new demand with an easy setup. Users: Local businesses (offering): successful when they are booked. Searchers / demand: successful when"See full answer

Niji R. - "General Approach: In a funnel, prospects that dropped off at the very end just before conversion are the ones that were most likely to convert simply because they went through the effort of going through multiple steps to advance to the very end of the funnel. The more the prospects advances through the funnel, better their probability of converting. I'd therefore focus more on reducing drop-offs at the final stages of the funnel for better conversion. Caveats: There are certain use-cases where"See full answer

Anuradha T. - "What‘s the goal of increasing Spotify’s premium subscribers? - To monetize and get more premium subscribers Users: Target users could potentially fall in 3 categories 1) Users who are interested in paying a premium price for great curated playlists 2) Users who are interested in listening to music but not willing to pay a price Targeting #1 Pain points: 1) As a user I wouldn’t want to subscribe to something w/o being listening to the playlists 2) If I do subscribe I would like to receiv"See full answer

Kasturi K. - "What do you mean by smart lock. It is home locking system or digital locks Assuming it refers to home solutions that Google wants to get to build Customers Homeowners/ Rental Hotels Banks Vehicles Shops Each of the customer segments are good. Let’s investigate some of their characteristics Homeowners/ Rental – Huge Market as every urban house has a need. Hotels – Again the need is very high. Affordability is high. Low desirability to change existing set up. Banks – No"See full answer