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KPMG India Project Management Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 May 2023

KPMG India Project Management Consultant Interview Experiences

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude test testing math and reasoning skill

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary and benefits

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Apply at your own risk

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Purely on project management..How to control cost and schedule. What are the reasons for delays in project..etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and clear on your answers. It's totally based on your speaking and experience level. All the best

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Earned value management
  • Q2. Basic MS Excel, pivot
  • Q3. Change Management process
  • Q4. Project management basic questions, PMO, MIS reporting

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you willing to Travel?
  • Q2. Are you willing to Relocate?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Case Study 

Its random case discussion

Round 2 - Case Study 

Presentation to solve a case

Round 3 - Case Study 

A multidimensional case

Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Who are you and what do you bring?
  • Q2. Why you want to join bain?

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Expected salary
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

About what i have done in the project mgt. Questions about Projects and case studies.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Detailed functional questions about Fusion HCM; What if Project Mgt scenarios questions?

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What are the common APIs used in JDA TMS
  • Ans. 

    Common APIs used in JDA TMS include SOAP and REST APIs.

    • SOAP API for shipment tracking and order management

    • REST API for carrier selection and rating

    • JDA TMS API for integration with other systems

    • XML API for data exchange

    • EDI API for electronic data interchange

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the integration mechanism used to integrate TMS with order management system
  • Ans. 

    TMS can be integrated with order management system using APIs or middleware solutions.

    • APIs can be used to connect TMS and order management system

    • Middleware solutions like Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, etc. can also be used for integration

    • Integration can enable real-time visibility of orders and shipments

    • Integration can also automate order processing and reduce manual errors

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the different types of transportation movements
  • Ans. 

    There are various types of transportation movements including land, air, water, and pipeline.

    • Land transportation includes cars, buses, trains, and trucks.

    • Air transportation includes planes and helicopters.

    • Water transportation includes ships, boats, and ferries.

    • Pipeline transportation includes oil and gas pipelines.

    • Intermodal transportation involves using multiple modes of transportation to move goods.

    • Multimodal transpo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is safety stock and how is it calculated
  • Ans. 

    Safety stock is the extra inventory held to mitigate the risk of stockouts due to unexpected demand or supply chain disruptions.

    • Safety stock is calculated based on the lead time to replenish inventory and the variability of demand during that lead time.

    • It is typically expressed as a number of units or as a percentage of average demand.

    • The formula for safety stock is: Safety Stock = (Z-score x Standard Deviation of Dema...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How will you handle a scenario where client wants a feature and you may not have that available in the product
  • Ans. 

    I would assess the feasibility of the feature and suggest alternatives if necessary.

    • Understand the client's requirements and the product's capabilities

    • Evaluate the feasibility of the requested feature

    • Suggest alternative solutions if the feature is not feasible

    • Communicate the limitations and alternatives to the client

    • Collaborate with the development team to explore the possibility of adding the feature in future updates

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My interview was for management consultant supply chain so I would suggest to brush up the basics of supply chain management concepts, focus on critical thinking and Case based questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Personal questions: Why consulting?
  • Ans. 

    Consulting offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, solve complex problems, and continuously learn and grow.

    • Consulting provides exposure to various industries and business models

    • Consultants work on challenging projects that require problem-solving skills

    • Consulting offers continuous learning and development opportunities

    • Consultants have the ability to make a significant impact on clients' businesses

    • Consulting...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your leadership examples
  • Ans. 

    I have led teams in various projects and initiatives, including a successful company-wide process improvement initiative.

    • Led a team of 10 in a process improvement project resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency

    • Managed a cross-functional team of 5 in the implementation of a new software system

    • Served as team lead in a client engagement, delivering a successful project on time and within budget

    • Mentored and coached junio...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and experienced management consultant with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.

    • I have over 10 years of experience in management consulting

    • I specialize in strategy development and implementation

    • I have worked with clients in various industries including healthcare, finance, and technology

    • I am skilled in project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement

    • I am a strong

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why MBA? Why ISB?
  • Ans. 

    MBA from ISB will equip me with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of management consulting.

    • ISB has a rigorous curriculum that focuses on practical learning and real-world problem-solving.

    • The diverse student body and faculty at ISB will provide me with a global perspective and networking opportunities.

    • ISB's reputation as a top business school in India and its strong alumni network will enhance my ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How does consulting fit in your goals?
  • Ans. 

    Consulting fits in my goals as it aligns with my passion for problem-solving and desire to help businesses succeed.

    • Consulting allows me to work with a variety of clients and industries, constantly challenging me to learn and grow.

    • It provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on a company's success and growth.

    • Consulting also offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that aligns with my work style and p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Case Question: What is the model on which Inductis (company) works?
  • Ans. 

    Inductis works on a data-driven model to provide analytics and consulting services to clients.

    • Inductis uses data analytics to provide insights and solutions to clients

    • They offer services in areas such as marketing, risk management, and operations

    • Inductis has a team of experienced consultants and data scientists

    • They work with clients across various industries including finance, healthcare, and retail

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Personal Interview: Discussion on how BTO practice is similar to/different from 'generalist' practise
  • Q8. What is the passion in your life and how are you working towards it?
  • Ans. 

    My passion is writing and I am working towards it by consistently writing and publishing my work.

    • I write every day, whether it's a blog post, short story, or novel chapter

    • I attend writing workshops and conferences to improve my craft

    • I submit my work to literary magazines and publishers

    • I network with other writers and industry professionals

    • I read extensively to broaden my knowledge and inspiration

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I never realized when my case started; he was asking me the model on which Inductis works, and slowly moved towards what are the challenges for a company like Inductis in expanding. Only when he said “Or let’s say the CEO of JP Morgan, Kevin, or the CEO of Infosys comes to you and says that they wanted to expand their offshoring strength from 250 to 400, but they were not able to scale up.”, did I realize that my case had started! I politely asked him, “Is this a case, or I should be answering just on the fly?”; to which he replied – “Whatever you deem correct. Okay, lets consider it a
case”. I came up with the following issues:
1) They are not getting quality CVs
2) There are too many companies wooing the skilled people we want
3) There are some problems in meeting the expectations of the workers – challenging work , work-life balance and growth opportunities
4) Where do our workers go after leaving us
5) Is there some problem with the HR department
It turned out that the 5 point was one of the major problems.

Then I was given another case – “Mr Murthy is contemplating to expand globally and set up centers in US because India gets only $30 bn out of the total $800 bn offshoring/outsourcing market. What are the pros and cons?”
The most important negative point I identified was that that the cost arbitrage would not be there. Noshir then asked me to focus on advantages, and I came up with the following:
1) Proximity to the client
2) Cultural affinity
3) Better domain knowledge as you are working where the action is taking place
4) Lower telecom costs and hurdles
5) Political benefits – Democrats are totally against moving jobs to Asia, and hence such a move would be politically hailed


Tips: Biggest learning – your case can start anytime without you being explicitly told. This is really true for McK interviewers especially. Also, they don’t always look for structuring – when I was starting to jot down some points for my first case, the interviewer told me not to worry about structure and clarificatory questions and other formalities; he said “I know you would be master in all this, so I just want recommendations and issues which will add value to the client”.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: In the second interview I was given a case study. It was conducted by another Interviewer. Your friend lives in Beijing, and is observing the commercial/office buildings being built these days. He is contemplating getting into the business of leasing cranes to constructors. What do you think of this idea?
The rough framework I told him I would follow is:
1) The market opportunity
2) Competition
3) Contacts, especially with suppliers of cranes
4) Investments in this business
5) Risks going forward
After a little discussion on each of these, he told me that this is an estimation case, and I have to estimate the market size of this business in $ terms. There can be several ways to go about it, and I took the following one:
1) An average building is built on a square of side 70m
2) Assume Beijing to be a square of side 20km
3) Out of the total are of 400 sq.km, 50sq.km is used for commercial purposes
4) 80% of this, ie 40 sq. km is the area on which a building is actually build (the rest 20% for roads, lawns, parking lots etc)
5) This gives about 8000 buildings which can be built
6) Assume in the next years, a total 2000 buildings will be build, 400 each in every year
7) A building construction requires 3 cranes in the initial 4 months,
2 cranes in the next 4 months, and 1 crane in the last 4 months, completing in whole 1 year
8) A crane costs $50,000 per month Doing all the calculation should give the total annual market size of approximately $480 million.


Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: In the personal Interview the interview started from a discussion on BTO practice for 20 minutes. The case interview started after a discussion of my short-term/long-term goals, how consulting fits in and why MBA etc.
She gave an actual situation she met in China on one of her projects:
A meat manufacturer in Europe, selling only ham and sausages, has been seeing declining profits for the last 2 years. So what could be the reason behind it?
I did the following analysis step by step:
1) What specific did we do 2 years back? – Nothing was the answer.
2) Have the customer tastes been changing? – No, the market was stable
3) How is the competitive landscape? – 2 competitors, each having 30% mkt share, while we have 40%.
4) Revenue-Cost analysis: It turned out that the volumes of sausages was going down, while it was constant for ham. The reason was that one of the competitors was selling sausages at 99 cents a kg, while we sold at $1/kg; also, we sold ham at $4.2/kg.
The issue then shifted to the question – how was the competitor able to sell sausages at 99 cents a kg? While analyzing the cost structure, it emerged that sausages were being sold at break-even!
Now the question was – if they are zero margins in sausages, then how could lower sausage sales trigger a decline in profits? I asked some more questions about how they were manufactured, and found that the following process is followed: the company buys chunks of meat, makes ham out of them, and the small, leftover pieces of meat are used to make sausages. Hence, when the sales of sausages went down, it was because they were not able to sell the leftover meat at $1/kg they bought the raw meat at.

This rang the bell of ‘cost allocation’; why should sausages me allocated the costs for leftover scrap meat at the same rate as that of good meat used in ham? Well, one reason unearthed. Actually, there was a bigger reason; the indirect labor costs (salaries of CEO, managers etc) were being allocated very irrationally – though a ham was being sold at 4.2 times the price of a sausage and involved more processing and personnel time, both were allocated the same costs! In fact, a sausage was being allocated a total of 60 cents for indirect labor costs, though a ham was being allocated only 80 cents.
I synthesized the case by explaining how cross-subsidization was happening, how this could be because of the shrewdness of the manager of ham operations and the naivety of the manager of sausage operations. It turned out that this was exactly the reason behind all this.
In the second interview, I was not given any case.

Tips: Keep in mind how much time you would have for the case; As we had lost 20-25 minutes discussing BTO, I was well aware that no way would I get much time as this was a 30 min interview. Hence I quickly went through all possible issues, and zeroed in on the relevant one
Prepare your PI well.

General Tips: Structuring of the cases should be impressive.
Keep in mind how much time you would have for the case.
Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)
Round 1 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Flexible road,and rigid pavement
  • Q2. Flexible pavement:- 1 embankment large size of soil particles 75mm lumps and cloud. Liquid limit <50%, plastic limit<25%, swelling and shrinkage <50%. effective cbr as per design. Thicknesses of embankm...
  • Q3. Rigid pavement:- embankment to GSB layer same process of flexible pavement. DLC:- 150mm thicknes aggregate size 26.5mm,maximum water content 2%, Soundness test Naso4 12%, MGSO4 18, Angle of abrasio...
  • Ans. 

    The question discusses the process and specifications for laying rigid pavement using DLC and M15 grade concrete.

    • Rigid pavement process similar to flexible pavement

    • DLC specifications - 150mm thickness, aggregate size 26.5mm, maximum water content 2%, soundness test, angle of abrasion, equivalent weight of sand, alkali content

    • Minimum cement content - 150 kg per cum for flyash less than 20%, 110 kg per cum for flyash mor...

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  • Q4. PQC :-thicknesses 300m aggregate size 31.5mm.,minimum cement content 360kg percum. If fly ash mor than 20% The minimum cement 361 kg per cum The flexuar strength cc after 28 day curing 4.5 Mpa, use ...
  • Q5. Tie bar provided longitudinal directions to prevent trasverse cracking and differental deflection. Tie 12 mm dia 1 meter length Full length tie bar epoxy coated.i it is connection with two slab.
  • Q6. PQC mix pre mix batching plant.ii within 10km temperature maintain 25degg C Before laying of pqc separation memberanc 125 micron overlapped length300mm dlc surfaces clean by high pressure dust cle...
  • Q7. Automatic electronic paver sensior machine laid down dowel bar mid depth of slab 300mm PQC layer properly maintain compaction no loss cement concrete.
  • Ans. 

    The question is about a machine that automatically lays down dowel bars mid-depth of a 300mm PQC layer with proper compaction and no loss of cement concrete.

    • The machine is an automatic electronic paver sensor

    • It lays down dowel bars mid-depth of a 300mm PQC layer

    • Proper maintenance of compaction is required

    • No loss of cement concrete should occur

  • Answered by AI

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