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Amazon Program Manager Mock Interview

Question 4 of 60 for our Amazon Program Manager Mock Interview

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Question 4 of 60

Program managers at Amazon are expected to operate with minimal guidance. How do you feel about working mostly autonomously?

"I am very comfortable working autonomously. I am known for taking my assignments and running with them. I work with my senior leaders for guidance at the beginning of a new project or program and then follow through on my commitments to the best of my ability. When needed, I do research, or reach out to subject matter experts for help. I lean on my many years of experience and my intuition to know when to ask for managerial support, but I always pair that with showing initiative and doing as much as possible on my own."

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How to Answer: Program managers at Amazon are expected to operate with minimal guidance. How do you feel about working mostly autonomously?

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  • 4. Program managers at Amazon are expected to operate with minimal guidance. How do you feel about working mostly autonomously?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Amazon expects their program managers to hit the ground running and take action with limited guidance. Most program manager job descriptions at Amazon list this as a requirement of the role. Interviewers ask this question to determine if a candidate is comfortable working in this type of environment.

      Written by Karrie Day on November 29th, 2022

      Remember To

      Remember to describe how you typically handle situations in which you do need guidance or support. Candidates that can demonstrate initiative during times of uncertainty are valued.

      Written by Karrie Day on November 29th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I am very comfortable working autonomously. I am known for taking my assignments and running with them. I work with my senior leaders for guidance at the beginning of a new project or program and then follow through on my commitments to the best of my ability. When needed, I do research, or reach out to subject matter experts for help. I lean on my many years of experience and my intuition to know when to ask for managerial support, but I always pair that with showing initiative and doing as much as possible on my own."

      Written by Karrie Day on November 29th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I work independently with limited guidance but I make sure to talk with my senior leaders for guidance at the beginning of a new project or program and then follow through on my commitments to the best of my ability. This way, I can align on the ultimate goal and set an expectation with leaders."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      Great job reassuring the interviewer that you have experience working autonomously and then walking them through ways you do so effectively. Be sure to include aspects of communication in your response, as that will be a crucial skill the interviewer will be looking for.

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