Technical Program Manager (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide - Google
Technical Program Manager
Google
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 2/17/2026
Google's interview process for Staff-level Technical Program Manager combines recruiter screening, phone-based assessments, and comprehensive onsite interviews. The process evaluates General Cognitive Ability (GCA), leadership, cross-functional program management capabilities, technical depth, stakeholder management, and cultural alignment. Expect 6-7 onsite rounds covering behavioral scenarios, project planning, technical architecture understanding, risk management, and influence without authority.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Program Management Phone Screen
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
3
Onsite Interview - Behavioral & Googleyness
90 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
4
Onsite Interview - Project Management and Planning
90 min5 focus topicscase study
5
Onsite Interview - Technical Depth and Architecture Understanding
90 min4 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Interview - Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
90 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Interview - Strategic Thinking and Program Scope Understanding
90 min3 focus topicscase study
8
Onsite Interview - General Cognitive Ability (GCA) and Estimation
60 min3 focus topicscase study