Global Operations Manager Interview Questions

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I was asked questions that fell into three categories: 1. Specific technical questions, where they were trying to assess my technical depth of knowledge. These revealed the importance of technical solutions to some as opposed to others. 2. "Management" type questions, around people problems. These were usually framed in a "what would you do in this situation". This gave me insight into the sorts of problems they were having organizationally. 3. "What strategies and plans would implement" questions, which revealed the fears and anxieties of some, and the hopes and dreams of others I was being interviewed by.
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Global Production Operations Manager

Interviewed at Aconex

4.1
Jun 20, 2016

I was asked questions that fell into three categories: 1. Specific technical questions, where they were trying to assess my technical depth of knowledge. These revealed the importance of technical solutions to some as opposed to others. 2. "Management" type questions, around people problems. These were usually framed in a "what would you do in this situation". This gave me insight into the sorts of problems they were having organizationally. 3. "What strategies and plans would implement" questions, which revealed the fears and anxieties of some, and the hopes and dreams of others I was being interviewed by.

How would you approach emerging markets from a business perspective? And how would you get other parts of the business to see the value in those markets (especially compared to the much higher short and longterm value of existing markets).
May 13, 2015

How would you approach emerging markets from a business perspective? And how would you get other parts of the business to see the value in those markets (especially compared to the much higher short and longterm value of existing markets).

The interviewer provides a poor company overview, hierarchical structure, and to whom the position will report. Right after this, you will be bombarded with questions trying to test your knowledge about the Q2C cycle. Are you familiar with the Deal Desk? Then depending on your response, you will be asked to deep-dive into any topic. Notice there's no genuine interest about knowing, but to determine whether or not you are a liar. Then I was asked if involved in pricing, the answer: yes, and explained my role high level. Next question: how do you present a case where you consider it a terrible opportunity, but the company strategy is to close because of market share and new logo impact on your brand awareness. Answer: I need more details why do I consider this as a bad opportunity to respond to your question: WRONG!! The interviewer got upset and then asked about the involvement level in drafting legal contracts with customers. answer: I do not get involved in legal matters, our legal team does as they are the experts and by the way, it happens at the country level, one size does not fit all. Interviewer's face changed and went from disappointed to angry: here we do everything! We got contract terms and make them fit into templates. Me: that's something different, but I understand your point. Interviewer: let me finish my point (loud voice, angry face) Me: at this point, I realized previous hints about her negative attitude were no longer a hint but a serious lack of respect.
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Manager Global Revenue Operations

Interviewed at LivePerson

2.5
Dec 20, 2021

The interviewer provides a poor company overview, hierarchical structure, and to whom the position will report. Right after this, you will be bombarded with questions trying to test your knowledge about the Q2C cycle. Are you familiar with the Deal Desk? Then depending on your response, you will be asked to deep-dive into any topic. Notice there's no genuine interest about knowing, but to determine whether or not you are a liar. Then I was asked if involved in pricing, the answer: yes, and explained my role high level. Next question: how do you present a case where you consider it a terrible opportunity, but the company strategy is to close because of market share and new logo impact on your brand awareness. Answer: I need more details why do I consider this as a bad opportunity to respond to your question: WRONG!! The interviewer got upset and then asked about the involvement level in drafting legal contracts with customers. answer: I do not get involved in legal matters, our legal team does as they are the experts and by the way, it happens at the country level, one size does not fit all. Interviewer's face changed and went from disappointed to angry: here we do everything! We got contract terms and make them fit into templates. Me: that's something different, but I understand your point. Interviewer: let me finish my point (loud voice, angry face) Me: at this point, I realized previous hints about her negative attitude were no longer a hint but a serious lack of respect.

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