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Uber's PM Jam Session is a high-stakes, high-energy brainstorming round designed to test your leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

We spoke to Uber PMs and top interview coaches—experts who’ve guided 100s of candidates to success—and distilled their advice into this ultimate guide. For a deeper look into the complete interview process, you can check out our Uber PM interview guide.

In a nutshell, the Jam Session is a live, brainstorming session. Uber sends you a “prompt”—essentially, a real-world challenge that Uber is currently facing. This could be something like optimizing Uber’s marketplace or innovating within a specific area of Uber’s services.

Your job? Lead a team of stakeholders (which will likely include fellow PMs and might also include Data Scientists, UX designers, or Engineers), towards a well-thought-out solution.

Can you inspire collaboration? Can you draw out the best ideas from the group? And most importantly, can you structure the discussion in a way that leads to actionable outcomes? It's an interactive, high-energy environment where you'll be bouncing ideas off each other.

Key Insights:

• If you're applying for a role below Uber’s Group Product Manager (GPM) level, chances are, this will be limited to a brainstorming session. You’ll have 24-48 hours before your onsite visit to prep for this.
• If you’re aiming for a Group Product Manager role or higher, things get a bit more intense. You’ll get a full week to prep and instead of just brainstorming, you’ll be expected to prepare a full presentation.

Tips

Think Big Picture, Then Zoom In

You don't want to get tunnel-visioned on the immediate problem—what the prompt explicitly asks you to solve. You need to look beyond the direct users the problem statement influences.

For instance, if the prompt involves improving driver engagement, what’s the knock-on effect for riders, delivery times, or even supply-demand balance? After setting the stage, zoom in to tackle the real problem.

Guide, Don’t Prescribe

As a PM, you’re supposed to lead through influence, not command. Ask the right questions, encourage discussion, and keep the group on track.

Use Data to Drive Discussion

Use data to anchor key points without overwhelming the discussion with technical details. A well-placed insight can naturally shape the session.

Structure Over Chaos

Bring clarity to the conversation, especially when it starts to go off track. Highlight key decisions and move the group forward.

Be Flexible

Your ability to adapt is just as important as being structured. Be open to new ideas and feedback.

Embody Uber’s Core Values

Uber cares about fit just as much as skills. Weave Uber’s values into your approach, like focusing on impact and building social value.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Prepare for an interactive, high-energy environment by practicing regularly.

Recently Reported Uber Product Manager Interview Questions

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2. How would you design an Uber experience specifically for people with physical disabilities?

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3. Design a mobile app that helps library patrons discover physical and digital resources more easily.

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