Looking to network and get some guidance on how to crack a Google interview. I have 15 years of experience(non-tech) and looking for Program Manager/Product Manager role. I want to prepare for atleast 3 months before applying. Please let me know if you are willing to connect?

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You can’t really move into PM without tech experience. You would be expected to understand code at the Level-1 from a SWE.

Program manager, maybe. Likely outside engineering, depending of your experience... please share more info on your experience or targetted roles.

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Both PM and TPM are expected to understand/read code to make technical decisions at SWE L-1 or L-2 depending of level. Eg. TPM L5 = technical skills of a SWE L3

If you’re thinking for a program manager/product manager role, you just ruled yourself out of the product manager role at FAANG.

Very different roles. If you think you’ve a shot at both then most likely your skill sets will be better aligned with program management.

How ?

Feel free to message me - I’m a program manager looking to also put together a 3-6 month prep plan and would be happy to collaborate

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