Question Overview: An IT project manager has a clear understanding of what is expected from the job and what he or she can accomplish. The candidate has experience with the job's requirements and knows how to meet the expectations. He or she has the skills to complete the job and understands how to manage the project's budget.
Sample Answer: I expect to be challenged with new projects and have the opportunity to learn new skills. I want to work with a team that is dedicated to completing projects on time and within budget.
Question Overview: An IT project manager that is a good communicator has the ability to motivate team members and keep them focused on the project's goals. He or she has the skills to manage the team and create a positive work environment. The project manager is able to resolve conflicts and keep the team focused on the project's objectives.
Sample Answer: I communicate with my team members regularly and set up meetings to discuss progress and any issues that may arise. I also have regular meetings with my team members to discuss their progress and resolve any issues that may arise.
Question Overview: An IT project manager is available for an interview at your convenience. He or she has the skills to manage time effectively and is flexible with scheduling.
Sample Answer: I am available for an interview at your convenience. I have the skills to manage my time effectively and am flexible with scheduling.
Question Overview: An IT project manager that has experience working with remote teams knows that the team members need to be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. He or she has experience with remote teams and knows how to manage them. The project manager has the skills to create a productive environment for the team members and knows how to manage the team's workflow.
Sample Answer: I have experience working with remote teams and know how to manage them. I have experience managing remote teams and know how to create a productive environment for them.
Question Overview: An IT project manager knows that assumptions are made when creating a project plan. The project manager has experience with assumptions and knows that assumptions must be evaluated for their validity. He or she has the skills to identify assumptions and evaluate them for their probability of success.
Sample Answer: Assumptions are made when creating a project plan and must be evaluated for their validity. I have experience identifying assumptions and evaluating them for their probability of success.
Question Overview: An IT project manager that understands the importance of the position and the challenges that come with it. He or she has experience with the challenges and has the skills to overcome them. The candidate knows that the greatest challenge is maintaining the schedule and meeting deadlines. He or she has experience with meeting deadlines and has the skills to manage the project team to complete tasks on time.
Sample Answer: The greatest challenge in this position is managing the project team and meeting deadlines. I have experience managing project teams and have the skills to manage them to meet deadlines.
Question Overview: An IT project manager has a plan for their career and knows the direction they want to go. The candidate should have a plan for their future and a vision for their career. An IT project manager that understands the importance of planning for the future should have a plan for their career and know where they want to be in five years.
Sample Answer: I want to be an IT project manager for a large organization in five years. I want to advance my career and work on large projects that are beneficial to the company.
Question Overview: An IT project manager who is a strong leader has the skills to handle team members who don't meet deadlines. He or she has experience with team members who don't complete their work on time and knows how to handle the situation. The project manager has the skills to identify the root cause of the problem and correct it.
Sample Answer: I would set up a meeting with the team member and discuss the issue. I would evaluate the root cause of the problem and determine if it's a problem with the employee or a problem with the project plan.
Question Overview: An IT project manager that understands how to address technical issues that cause delays in a project. He or she has the skills to evaluate the issue and determine if it is a major problem or a minor issue. The project manager has experience with all types of IT systems and knows how to address the technical issues and determine if they are a threat to the project.
Sample Answer: I evaluated the technical issue and determined if it was a threat to the project. If it was a threat, I worked with my team to resolve the issue and determine if it was a major problem or a minor issue.
Question Overview: An IT project manager that has the experience to overcome failure and learn from mistakes. He or she has the skills to identify the cause of failure, and then create a plan to prevent similar mistakes in the future. Your candidate should have the experience of failing at a project and identifying the cause of failure. He or she should have the skills to create a plan to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
Sample Answer: I failed at a project when I was unable to meet a client's deadline. I was unable to complete the project on time because I underestimated the time it would take to complete certain tasks. I learned from my mistake and created a plan to prevent similar failures in the future.
Question Overview: An IT project manager that understands the LEFTJOIN and RIGHTJOIN in SQL. He or she knows that the LEFTJOIN returns all rows from the left table specified in the ON condition. The RIGHTJOIN returns all rows from the right table specified in the ON condition.
Sample Answer: The LEFTJOIN returns all rows from the left table specified in the ON condition. The RIGHTJOIN returns all rows from the right table specified in the ON condition.
Question Overview: An IT project manager writes code for applications and web pages. He or she has experience with programming languages and can write code for applications, web pages, and scripts. The candidate has the skills to write code for all types of applications and can write code for all types of applications.
Sample Answer: I have experience writing code for applications, web pages, and scripts. I have experience with all types of programming languages.
Question Overview: An IT project manager has experience with all types of IT projects. He or she has experience with the planning, implementation, and management of IT projects. The candidate has experience with large-scale projects and the skills to manage the project's scope and deliverables.
Sample Answer: I have experience with all phases of IT project management and have managed large-scale projects. I have experience with planning, implementation, and management of IT projects.
Question Overview: An IT project manager has the skills to influence people and gain their support for the project. He or she has experience with people management and knows how to gain their support. The project manager has the skills to influence people by using a variety of techniques. He or she is able to communicate effectively and gain support from team members.
Sample Answer: I was able to influence people by communicating with them and gaining their support. I was able to communicate effectively with my team members and gain their support for the project.
Question Overview: An IT project manager has the skills to identify their strengths and weaknesses and knows how to use their strengths to their advantage. The candidate that understands how to use their strengths will be able to complete projects with less stress and more efficiency. He or she has experience identifying their weaknesses and knows how to improve them.
Sample Answer: I am a team player and have the ability to work well with others. I am also detail oriented and have the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. My weakness is that I have a hard time delegating tasks to others.
Question Overview: An IT project manager designs an ATM for a 3 year old. He or she knows that the ATM needs to be easy to use and understand for a child. The ATM needs to be safe for a child to use and the design needs to be simple enough for a child to use. The ATM needs to have a design that is appealing to children and will encourage them to use the ATM.
Sample Answer: I designed an ATM for a 3 year old. I made the buttons large and colorful, made the screen easy to read and designed the machine in a way that is appealing to children.
Question Overview: An IT project manager that has experience with both Agile and Waterfall frameworks has the skills to manage projects in both environments. He or she has experience with the Agile framework and has the skills to manage projects in an environment that is fast-paced and requires quick decisions. He or she also has experience with the Waterfall framework and has the skills to manage projects in an environment that requires a more detailed plan and a slower pace.
Sample Answer: I have experience with Agile frameworks and Waterfall frameworks. I have managed projects in both environments and understand how to manage a project in either environment.
Question Overview: An IT project manager has the skills to create a plan for the project and present it to the company. He or she has experience with the company's IT systems and can evaluate the company's needs. The candidate has experience with the company's culture and can present a plan that will be accepted by the company.
Sample Answer: I have experience with your IT systems and I know how to create a plan that will be accepted by your company.
Question Overview: An IT project manager that understands the value of his or her skills and experience. He or she has a proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget. The candidate has the skills to manage budgets and create a plan that will help your company save money. He or she has the experience to create a project plan and manage the team through the project's completion.
Sample Answer: I expect a salary that matches my experience and skills. I have a proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget. I have the experience to create a project plan and manage the team through the project's completion.
Question Overview: An IT project manager has learned to manage the project from beginning to end and has the skills to create a plan that is realistic and achievable. He or she has experience with all phases of the project and knows how to manage the team and keep them on track. The candidate has learned how to manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables and has the skills to create a plan that is realistic and achievable.
Sample Answer: I have learned how to manage all phases of an IT project from beginning to end. I have experience with all phases of the project and know how to manage the team and keep them on track. I have learned how to manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables.