VMware Program Manager interview questions

Applied online for a couple of positions and recruiter called about a week after. The standard questions but got into details about coding methodologies and technology. Usually Pgm Mgr aren't asked technical questions but more on skills related to handle estimation, forecasting, and progress tracking. Was surprised to hear about this. Spoke with hiring manager the following week and was invited on site. Again, asked the same question whether reading/editing code is required and the answer was no. Last person to talk to was the hiring manager's boss, who actually makes the hiring decision (gasp). Was told a completely different story. It was a spectacular waste of time.