MongoDB Technical Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at MongoDB.
MongoDB
Technical Program Manager
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
This interview was pretty disappointing. I was really excited about this one because I'd heard and read good things about the company, but the recruiter just focused on my last job, which was only a 2-month consulting gig, even though I have over 6 years of experience to talk about. The recruiter wouldn't let me move on to other roles until I answered all their drill questions. They had a pretty flat tone for most of the interview, and the only time they sounded like they were enjoying the conversation was when I asked about working at MongoDB. Then they talked a lot about it with a cheerful tone. I got rejected a few days later.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about the projects you have worked on?
MongoDB
Technical Program Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process was one of the most professional and pleasant experiences in my career. Throughout, there was constant support from someone in HR, both before and after the interviews, ensuring feedback was gathered and everything was going smoothly. The process consisted of five interviews with various stakeholders I would potentially work with, and each one was conducted with professionalism and care. The interviewers consistently made me feel comfortable, and all the questions posed were intelligent and constructive. Support was readily available whenever needed.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you explain a technical project or product you've worked on, first to a non-technical person and then to a subject matter expert?
- Tell me about a time you had to mediate a disagreement between people with differing opinions.
- How has been your experience managing challenging technical projects?
MongoDB
Technical Program Manager
Staff Average Negative experience No offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical System Design Presentation Group Other
The interview process had 3 main stages: initial screening, the program management team, and then organizational level interviews. The initial screening was 1-2 interviews. The PgM team interviews were 2-3 interviews covering PgM skills and systems technical competency. The org level interviews were 3-4 interviews covering culture fit, product management, technical skills, and the hiring manager. The whole thing felt pretty long, taking about 2.5 months. There were long silent periods, like 3-4 weeks with no updates, and I had to follow up a few times to make sure things were still moving. They didn't give ETAs for the next steps. Overall, the questions weren't too hard with some prep, but the final outcome and feedback felt more like a convenience than based on merit.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an instance where you had to influence another team to accomplish a task?
- Can you share an instance where you had to influence another team to accomplish a task?
MongoDB Technical Program Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from MongoDB interview reports.
“Can you explain the cloud to a 10-year-old?”
Read reports →“What distinguishes the responsibilities of a Product Manager from those of a Technical Program Manager?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the differences between Kanban and Scrum, including their advantages and disadvantages?”
Read reports →“In terms of team communication, how do you ensure information flows effectively?”
Read reports →“How would you approach setting up a Jira dashboard and how would you assist those who are resistant to using it?”
Read report →“How do you handle situations where stakeholders lack agreement?”
Read report →“What qualities do you look for in a good manager?”
Read report →“A VP wants this team to use agile scrum methodology; how would you handle that?”
Read report →“What strategies do you employ when there's a lack of feedback on a project?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 MongoDB interview reports.