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Project Management


  • Among the management requirements for this position are strategic planning, management of staff, project management, budget and cost containment. Describe your experience and skills in these areas. 
  • Have you ever had to deal with a project with unrealistic timelines?
  • How would you handle an instance where one of your team members is requesting additional time to complete a task?
  • How do you set project goals? How do you monitor the progress of those goals?
  • How would you create an environment of collaboration on your team?
  • Tell me about how you schedule projects and manage milestones and timelines.
  • Tell me about a time where you faced a major obstacle that threatened the completion of your project. How did you manage both your team and the task planning to make sure the project stayed on course?
  • What is your experience with budget management?

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