Personnel Selection: Interview Questions: Project Management

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Are you a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
Are you a Project Management Professional (PMP)?
Have you attended any programs from the Project Management Institute?
Have you attended any programs from the Project Management Institute?
Are you a Project Management Professional (PMP)?
Are you a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Defining the Scope

How do you determine the project scope?
Did you outline the key objectives for the project?
How would you meet with stakeholders to determine the requirements for the project?
Do you accurately estimate for the costs and work involved in various phases of projects?
Do you understand the budget constraints for the project?
How can you define project outcomes based on customer requirements?
How would you define the project scope, goals, and resources?
Describe how you would establish the scope for the project.
In your previous position, did you determine appropriate short and long-term goals?
Do you understand the financial, strategic, resources, staffing, timeline and market risks that may impact the project?
Give an example of how you would assess the ability of the organization to handle the project.

Planning the Implementation

Give an example of how you would formulate the schedule for the project phases, resources usage, and benchmarks.
How would you accurately determine the number of engineers required for the project?
Give an example of how you created a vision for execution of the project to ensure coordination across all teams.
How would you map out the project, timeline, resource requirements, metrics and communication?
How would you identify critical requirements for each phase of the project?
Give an example of how you would anticipate potential problems and institute controls and contingency plans to address them.
How do you estimate the staffing requirements for the project?
How do you plan and implement responses to potential threats to the success of the project?
Have you researched potential solutions to meet the constraints of a project?
How do you create the implementation strategy for a project?
Explain how you would accurately determine the number of staff needed for the project.

Creating the Timeline

How would you document the sequence of steps needed to complete the project?
How do you determine the correct order for the phases of the project?
Can you schedule project phases and tasks to facilitate successful completion of the project?
How do you establish the sequence of steps needed to complete the project?
Could you create a schedule for the different phases of the project?
Explain how you would outline key project dates and milestones.
Explain how you would add the necessary time buffers to avoid the project getting behind schedule.
Share an example from your previous position, in which you estimated the duration for each phase of the project.
Give an example of how you would estimate the time needed for each phase of the project.
Do you identify the project time and budget constraints?
Describe how you would plan who, when, and what work needs to get done.

Resource Allocation

In your previous position, did you develop a plan for resource management?
How can you can acquire and allocate internal and external resources needed for the project?
Do you ensure resources are utilized at the appropriate levels for each phase of the project?
Have you identified the source materials that will be needed?
Describe how you would procure the resources necessary to complete the project.
Did you correctly estimate the cost of supplies for the project?
How would you locate the equipment and supplies needed for the project?
Share an example from your previous position, in which you maintained costs and expenses within budget limits.
Explain how you would locate the financial resources to budget for the project.

Managing Risk

Give an example of how you would conduct a risk assessment for the project.
Can you identify risks to each phase of the project?
How would you create a risk management plan and periodically update it as the project moves forward?
Give an example of how you would implement risk mitigation strategies to help move the project to successful completion.
In your previous position, did you identify potential risks that could pose challenges to the project timeline?
How did you identify the potential risks for each phase of the project?
Have you identified potential risks to completing the project on time?
Explain how you would investigate potential risks of different courses of action.
Describe how you would document the risk assessments for different parts of the project.
Share an example from your previous position, in which you determined the appropriate strategy for mitigating specific risks.
Share an example from your previous position, in which you conducted a risk assessment for each phase of the project.

Implementation

How can you ensure that the project remains at or under budget?
Describe how you would coordinate and manage infrastructure for systems and processes.
Do you determine the project strategy for implementation?
How would you ensure work is completed to the appropriate standards?
If needed, can you can change the implementation of specific phases of the project to mitigate certain risks?
How would you ensure the project is executed on time and on budget?
Are you able to implement project metrics to track progress?
Have you responded quickly and appropriately to unforeseen problems?
Are you able to coordinate interdependent phases of projects?
In your previous position, have you implemented quality control and quality assurance systems and processes?
Are you able to establish targets, plans, and measures of employee performance?

Coordination

Are you able to plan, organize, and control all aspects of projects?
Can you manage complex systems and processes?
Are you able to develop action items, workplans, timelines, and criteria for projects?
How would you coordinate timelines, events and tasks with various sub-groups within the project?
Give an example of how you would present clear and accurate status information to required constituents.
Share an example from your previous position, in which you prepared contingency plans to avoid supply chain disruptions.
How can you adjust project schedule as needed to accommodate unforeseen issues?
Are you able to manage various facets of the project to keep it on track with the delivery date?
How would you coordinate the activities of various teams and departments?
How do you organize, plan, and direct resources to accomplish the goals and objectives?
In your previous position, did you organize work and sets priorities as needed?
Give an example of how you would keep accurate records regarding the costs of various aspects of the project.

Monitoring Progress

Have you followed through with a project cycle from start to finish?
Would you monitor finances to ensure optimal use of project funds?
Can you regularly review project performance and goals?
Describe how you would regularly measure and record the progress of the project.
Do you decide what metrics should be used as milestones for the project?
Would you prepare and utilize QC checklists to ensure high quality?
How would you develop performance measures for various aspects of the project?
Give an example of how you created the metrics used to measure progress on the project.
Did you follow progress on the project from initial phase to completion?
Share an example from your previous position, in which you monitored timelines and milestones to ensure set benchmarks are met.

Communication Skills

When would you communicate with the necessary stakeholders if the budget targets are missed?
Describe how you would establish communication protocols for messaging team members and stakeholders.
Did you communicate the results of the project, at the conclusion, to all stakeholders?
How would you communicate with all employees involved on the project?
If needed, are you able to coordinate communication between the project team and stakeholders?
How did you communicate with the teams often to ensure that the deadlines were met?
In your previous position, have you created the communications that were used throughout the project's implementation?
Share an example from your previous position, in which you kept stakeholders informed of progress on the project.

Teamwork Skills

In your previous position, how did you make sure all team members understand their roles?
Have you determined the roles for project team members?
Describe how you would foster an environment that promotes collaboration among team members.
Can you assign project roles to the team members?

Leadership Skills

How do you influence and challenges others to exceed defined goals?
Have you inspired others to accomplish goals and objectives?
How would you hold team members accountable for completing specific tasks on the project?
Give an example of how you would inspire the project implementation team to achieve success.

Interpersonal Skills

Are you able to interact with stakeholders regarding the outcomes required by the project?
Could you develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors?
Explain how you would hold meetings with supply-chain vendors regarding acquisition of resources.
In your previous position, did you engage stakeholders and team members in open discussions?
Describe how you would work with customers and clients to assess their needs and define project parameters.
Do you work with both internal and external individuals to facilitate the project?
Give an example of how you engaged with individuals internally and externally to support the implementation of the project.
How would you successfully negotiate contracts with suppliers?

Technical Skills

If needed, can you initiate large projects?
Do you understand what software tools are available to be used to manage the project?
If needed, are you able to use scheduling software to create and monitor the timeline?
Share an example from your previous position, in which you used detailed knowledge about a project and can adapt the project plan as needed.
Share an example from your previous position, in which you used software tools to assist in managing the project.
Have you used technology to efficiently communicate with team members?
Are you effective at using video conferencing software to manage remote teams?
Do you have the requisite industry knowledge to manage projects in this field?