Zynga Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process

I applied for this role using my school's co-op portal. They had one virtual interview with some basic behavioural questions. I'm not sure if there were more interview rounds after that. There weren't any technical questions or case studies.

I had 5 interviews in total, with each interview having 1-2 people. So, I interviewed with 7 people in total, not counting the recruiter screening call. My first interview was with the Senior Executive Producer for the project. After that, I interviewed with peers and team members who would be working on the project. Everyone I met was really nice and seemed genuinely happy to work at Zynga. They were all super kind and passionate about their work, and I would have enjoyed working with them. The project itself sounded interesting, and the role seemed appealing too. The team culture seemed great, with everyone sharing a passion for making good games and supporting each other. However, I wasn't that excited to join the company when they made an offer. The role I applied for involved working late every weekday because of collaborations with people on different continents. I was told the workday would be busiest from 3 pm until 8 pm. The project's management structure seemed a bit old-fashioned, very top-down. Instead of focusing on making a high-quality project, the interviews were more about my ability to track velocity and meet deadlines. I would be open to applying to Zynga again in the future, perhaps for a different project, but I don't think I would have been a good fit for this particular project.

The interview process was really nice. It started with a phone chat with the recruiter, followed by one with the hiring manager. Then, they invited me for an in-person meeting where I got to chat with the hiring manager and the whole team. It was a very welcoming experience from the start, with a puppy greeting me and a goodie bag. The interviews felt relaxed and conversational, making me feel at ease.