Merck Data Center Manager interview questions

Hiring manager reached out and schedule phone interview with himself, peer, and another Director. HR recruiter also tried to schedule something in parallel - very disorganized. Conversations seemed to go well with the typical questions asked, except peer director made a few veiled age-related comments that bordered on being unprofessional. It's clear their IT org. is in growth mode and under-performing. The company's profitability is compensating for that now...