
Atlassian
IT Program Manager

Practice for IT Program Manager
Atlassian
Initial Screening & Values Alignment
This round focuses on understanding the candidate's background, experience, and alignment with Atlassian's core values. The interviewer will assess the candidate's communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and passion for teamwork .
Tell me about a time you had to influence a team to adopt a new process or technology. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
At Atlassian, we value 'Open Company, No Bullshit.' Can you describe a situation where you had to deliver difficult news or provide constructive criticism? How did you approach it?
Describe your experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Technical Program Management Acumen
This round assesses the candidate's technical program management skills, including their ability to define strategy, manage complex programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. It focuses on experience with software development lifecycles, risk management, and stakeholder management .
Describe a complex technical program you managed. What were the key challenges, and how did you ensure its success?
How do you approach risk management in a technical program? Can you provide an example of a time you had to mitigate a significant risk?
Explain your experience with defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for technical programs.
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Atlassian Tools & Agile Expertise
This round assesses the candidate's familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). The interviewer will evaluate the candidate's ability to use these tools and methodologies to improve team collaboration and project delivery .
Describe your experience using Jira to manage a software development project. What Jira features did you find most useful, and how did you use them?
How have you used Confluence to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing within a team?
Explain your understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. How have you applied these methodologies in your previous roles?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Values Deep Dive & Behavioral Assessment
This round is a behavioral interview focused on assessing the candidate's alignment with Atlassian's five core values: Open Company, No Bullshit; Build with Heart and Balance; Don't #@!% the Customer; Play, as a Team; and Be the Change You Seek. The interviewer will ask scenario-based questions to understand how the candidate has handled challenges, collaborated with others, and responded to feedback .
Tell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision with limited information. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?
Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult team member. How did you handle the situation, and what did you learn from it?
At Atlassian, we value 'Be the Change You Seek.' Can you describe a time when you identified an opportunity for improvement and took the initiative to make it happen?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.