Please describe your experience managing SaaS implementations or development initiatives.
Software as a service is the dominant business model for many technology companies today. The sales, purchase, implementation, and maintenance activities differ from solutions that are hosted on-premises. Interviewers ask this question to determine if a technical program manager candidate has experience driving this style of technology implementation.
Remember to outline the phases of the SaaS implementation you were responsible for in your answer. Interviewers are interested to hear if a candidate has experience managing aspects of SaaS projects such as RFP, contract negotiation, or integration. Also, be sure to specify if the teams you managed built SaaS solutions, purchased them, or both.
"My current company specializes in SaaS solutions. My role involves working with clients during the discovery and sales process to assess their needs and define a mix of solutions that will work for them. After those initial consultations, I work with our implementation teams to oversee the development of any integration solutions and data loads. I also help to facilitate training.
I coordinate all of the onboarding activities including working with the in-house technology teams of our client. Sometimes I go on-site with a client to ensure a successful launch, and I serve as a point of contact for initial questions and support needs. Afterward, I oversee the transition of my client to our support team."
