Behavioral · Difficulty 3/5

Disputed an engineering estimate

A PM interview practice question for PM, SENIOR, PM-T candidates.

The prompt

Tell me about a time you disputed an engineering estimate that felt off. How did you approach it without damaging trust, and what was the actual outcome?

Concepts this question tests

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Round: Behavioral
Target levels: PM, SENIOR, PM-T
Source: original · Reviewed by PrepOS seed