Forward Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Forward.
Forward
Program Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 9 rounds
Interview process
Group Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Case Group Presentation
9 rounds total, and the final round is with the CEO. The whole process felt long, inefficient, and really frustrating. It seems like if the CEO has to interview every candidate, the company can't grow and it shows a lack of trust in the employees.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Given case studies, would you present as a group?
Forward
Operations Program Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Technical screen Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
So first there was a recruiter phone screen. Then I had three zoom meetings in a row, back to back. They asked normal fit, background, and interest questions. My application seemed to get ghosted after that, no response to my thank you notes or anything. Oh, and they didn't tell me beforehand that one of the meetings would be a case study.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Could you elaborate on your background and relevant experiences?
- What specifically about this role and our company caught your attention?
- What are your thoughts on your own fit for this position?
Forward
Program Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Technical
Recruiter and scheduling was super easy to deal with. First, I had a 30-min screening call with the recruiter. Then, I had an interview with the hiring manager. After that, I had a case interview with two people, one from marketing and one from ops. The case interview with the marketing person was a terrible experience. She asked me a case question and then zoned out while I was trying to work through it with her. She had very little data literacy and judged my case answers harshly, not really interested in my assumptions or how I'd solve the problem, just focused on her own view. The ops person was great, though. He was genuinely interested in my career history. In the end, they said they weren't moving forward without giving any feedback. Their company goals seem to be their main focus, but they didn't have much data to back up their claims of doing good work when I asked.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you share how you've made an impact in your past roles, providing data or metrics that would be useful for us going forward?
- Explain the impact of your previous work, including any data or metrics that could be beneficial for our future endeavors.
Forward Program Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Forward interview reports.
“How would you go about marketing a new brand to the market?”
Read reports →“What key performance indicators or metrics do you prioritize when evaluating the success of a program?”
Read reports →“How do you ensure alignment and buy-in from various stakeholders throughout a project lifecycle?”
Read reports →“How do you foster collaboration and effective communication among diverse teams?”
Read reports →“Given case studies, would you present as a group?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join Forward?”
Read report →“What strategies do you employ to manage risks and unforeseen issues during program execution?”
Read report →“How do you typically approach situations that require problem-solving?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career aspirations and how does this role align with them?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Forward interview reports.