General Questions:

1. Can you briefly describe your understanding of the role of a program manager?
2. What motivates you to pursue a career in program management at Exide Energy?
3. How do you stay updated with industry trends and best practices related to program
management?
Experience and Qualifications:
4. Can you share your academic background, including your degree(s) and any relevant
coursework or certifications?
5. If applicable, discuss your previous work experience or internships in program
management or related roles.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
6. Can you provide an example of a challenging situation you've faced in a previous role?
How did you approach and resolve it?
7. Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision under tight deadlines. How
did you prioritize and ensure the best outcome?
Project and Program Management:

8. Explain the key differences between project management and program management.

9. How do you manage and track multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously?
10. What tools or software are you familiar with for project or program management?
Leadership and Collaboration:
11. How do you facilitate communication and collaboration among team members,
especially when working with cross-functional teams?

12. Can you share an example of a successful team project or collaboration experience?

Stakeholder Engagement:
13. How do you identify and prioritize stakeholders in a program or project? What
strategies do you use to engage them effectively?
14. Can you describe a time when you had to manage conflicting stakeholder interests?
How did you address this?
Risk Management:
15. Discuss your approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in a program. Can
you provide an example from your experience?
16. How do you ensure that a program remains on track despite unforeseen challenges or
obstacles?
Metrics and KPIs:
17. How do you measure the success of a program? What key performance indicators
(KPIs) do you consider and why?
18. Can you give an example of a time when you used data and metrics to make informed
decisions about a program?
Adaptability and Learning:
19. How do you stay adaptable in a fast-changing industry or project environment?
20. Can you describe any recent training or learning experiences that have enhanced your
program management skills?
Ethical and Professional Behavior:
21. Describe your approach to handling ethical dilemmas or conflicts of interest in the
workplace.
Company Knowledge:
22. What do you know about Exide Energy, and why do you believe you would be a
valuable addition to our program management team?