Programme Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Google with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Programme Manager roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Google overall takes an average of 43 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Google as a Programme Manager according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Skills test: 33%
Presentation: 17%
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I had a screening call only after receiving internal referral. The recruiter asked quick, basic questions about my experience, goals, and qualifications. I felt like I was really just reading my resume.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Google (Washington, DC) in Nov 2025
Interview
The interview experience was overall pleasant. Applied and a recruiter reached out within a week. Had a recruiter pre-screen, then 2 interviews and an informal chat with the hiring manager
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Question 1
Why the role and why google?
Tell me about a time AI eliminated job responsibilities and how you handled it?
Tell me about a time you had to deal with conflicting priorities?
Interview process took over 8 months with multiple rounds. The interviews were pretty straightforward but the duration was ridiculous especially when no offer was to be made. Engagements with the recruiting staff was favorable though