Product Manager

Skill: Product Vision, Strategy, and Roadmap Development

1. Can you describe a time when you developed a product vision and strategy?
2. How do you ensure your product roadmap aligns with business goals?
3. What methods do you use to identify customer needs?
4. How do you handle changes or shifts in product strategy?
5. What factors do you consider when developing a product roadmap?

Skill: Market Research and Competitive Analysis

1. Can you describe a time when your market research significantly impacted your product strategy?
2. What methods do you use for conducting market research?
3. How do you stay updated on market trends?
4. Can you provide an example of a competitive analysis you've conducted?
5. How do you use competitive analysis to inform your product decisions?

Skill: Collaboration with Engineering, Design, and QA Teams

1. Can you describe a time when you successfully collaborated with engineering, design, and QA teams?
2. How do you handle disagreements with these teams?
3. What methods do you use to ensure effective communication with these teams?
4. Can you provide an example of a product you've developed in collaboration with these teams?
5. How do you balance the needs and priorities of these different teams?

Skill: Product Backlog Management

1. Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a product backlog?
2. What methods do you use to prioritize features in the backlog?
3. How do you handle changes or shifts in the backlog?
4. Can you provide an example of a product backlog you've managed?
5. How do you ensure the backlog aligns with business priorities?

Skill: Communication of Product Progress, Roadmaps, and Timelines

1. Can you describe a time when you successfully communicated product progress, roadmaps, and timelines?
2. What methods do you use to ensure effective communication of these aspects?
3. How do you handle a situation where the product progress doesn't align with the roadmap or timelines?
4. Can you provide an example of a product progress report you've created?
5. How do you ensure your communication is understood and shared by all stakeholders?

Additional Notes

1. Remember to assess the candidate's ability to handle pressure and adapt to changes.
2. Look for examples of innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
3. Assess the candidate's ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
4. Look for evidence of strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Assess the candidate's ability to use data to inform decisions and drive product success.