Amazon Technical Program Manager Interview Preparation Guide - Staff Level
Project Manager
Amazon
Staff
6 rounds
Updated 2/17/2026
Amazon's Technical Program Manager interview process emphasizes delivery ownership, technical judgment, and leadership impact aligned with Amazon's Leadership Principles. The process combines structured behavioral assessments, program management scenario analysis, and technical system design discussions. Staff-level candidates face elevated expectations around cross-functional influence, strategic thinking, and ability to handle ambiguity in large-scale initiatives.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen 1: Program Management and Delivery
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Screen 2: System Design and Technical Depth
60 min4 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1: Amazon Leadership Principles - Behavioral Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Onsite Round 2: Program Management - Complex Scenario Analysis
60 min5 focus topicscase study
6
Onsite Round 3: Leadership, Culture, and Strategic Thinking
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral