The remote-specific skill
Writing. A remote PM aligns a team through documents, not meetings. Expect at least one written exercise in the process.
What the case interview tests
Not the answer but the structure: how you scope the problem, what you choose not to do, and how you would measure it.
Breaking into PM remotely
Harder than in person, because the informal route through an adjacent internal role depends on visibility. Support, analytics and QA are the common bridges.
Common questions
Do PMs need technical skills?
Enough to have credible conversations with engineers. Writing code is rarely required.
Is it hard to become a PM remotely?
Harder than in person, because the usual route is internal movement. Adjacent roles at the same company are the realistic path.