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DoorDash·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
May 2026

Summary

PM round at DoorDash with a product sense question framed around Ticketmaster. Pretty standard case format but the post-booking angle meant you had to think beyond the purchase funnel, which tripped me up a bit.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

You're a PM at Ticketmaster. How would you identify and solve the biggest problem in the post-booking experience?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct Analytics & MetricsRoadmap Prioritization
Author's notes

I spent too long in the problem identification phase and kind of rambled through user segments before landing on anything concrete.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the scope of the post-booking experience and the user segments involved, then use data to identify pain points and prioritize the most impactful problem. Propose a solution with clear success metrics and consider trade-offs.

Pro tip: Focus on a specific high-impact problem rather than trying to solve everything; show you can prioritize based on user impact and business value. Also, tie your solution to Ticketmaster's unique context like event-day logistics and venue partnerships.

1. Clarify Scope and Goals

Define what 'post-booking experience' includes (e.g., ticket delivery, event reminders, entry, post-event follow-up) and align on business goals like reducing support calls or increasing repeat purchases.

2. Identify Pain Points

Use data (e.g., customer support tickets, app reviews, user surveys) to map the user journey and pinpoint the biggest friction points, such as ticket transfer issues or entry delays.

3. Prioritize the Problem

Evaluate identified problems using a framework like RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to select the one with the highest potential impact on user satisfaction and business metrics.

4. Develop and Test Solutions

Brainstorm potential solutions, define success metrics (e.g., reduced support contacts, faster entry times), and propose a MVP to test with a subset of users.

5. Measure and Iterate

Outline how you would measure the solution's effectiveness and iterate based on feedback and data, ensuring continuous improvement.

Key Points to Mention

  • User segmentation (e.g., first-time vs. frequent attendees, event type)
  • Data sources: support tickets, app store reviews, NPS, user interviews
  • Prioritization frameworks like RICE or Impact/Effort matrix
  • Specific pain points: ticket transfer, mobile entry, event changes, refunds
  • Success metrics: CSAT, support ticket volume, repeat purchase rate, entry time
  • Trade-offs: technical feasibility, cost, impact on venue operations

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