Startek Project Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Tell about ur self
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Experienced project manager with a background in IT and a proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.
• Over 5 years of experience managing IT projects

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Expertise in project planning, budgeting, and risk management

• Successfully led a team to implement a new CRM system, resulting in a 20% increase in sales
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Q2. Why should I hire you
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I have a proven track record of successfully managing projects, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations.
• I have strong leadership skills and can effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders.

• I am highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring that all aspects of a project are carefully managed.

• I am adept at problem-solving and can quickly adapt to changing circumstances to keep projects on track.

• I hav...read more
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Q1. Project management, agile management
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Q2. Jira confluence and sharepoint uses
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Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint are project management tools used for collaboration, documentation, and task tracking.
• Jira is used for task tracking and issue management in software development projects.

• Confluence is a collaboration tool for creating and sharing documents, meeting notes, and project plans.

• SharePoint is a document management and collaboration tool for organizing and sharing files within a team or organ
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Q1. Last work profiles , project management, JIRA and risk management
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Q2. Use of Stories and Business cases
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Stories and business cases are essential tools for project managers to communicate project goals and benefits.
• Stories help to create a shared vision among team members and stakeholders.

• Business cases provide a rationale for the project, outlining the expected benefits and return on investment.

• Both stories and business cases help project managers to align project activities with organizational goals.

• Examples: Using a su...read more
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Q1. What are the different engagement models/ contract types.
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Different engagement models/ contract types include fixed price, time and materials, and milestone-based contracts.
• Fixed Price: Project cost is predetermined and does not change regardless of actual effort or time spent.

• Time and Materials: Payment is based on actual time and materials used for the project.

• Milestone-based: Payments are made upon completion of specific project milestones.

• Cost Plus Fee: Project cost inclu...read more
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Q2. What are the different delivery methodologies which are followed in the Project.
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Different delivery methodologies in project management include Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Agile: Iterative approach with frequent feedback and adaptability.

• Waterfall: Sequential approach with distinct phases like planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.

• Scrum: Framework with roles, events, and artifacts for iterative development.

• Kanban: Visual management method to track work and limit work ...read more
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Q1. How to manage risk in your project
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Risk management in a project involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to ensure project success.
• Identify potential risks by conducting a thorough risk assessment

• Assess the impact and likelihood of each risk

• Develop a risk management plan to address and mitigate identified risks

• Monitor and review risks throughout the project lifecycle

• Implement contingency plans for high-impact risks
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Q2. Give insights on budget planning and management
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Budget planning and management involves creating a financial plan and monitoring expenses to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Create a detailed budget plan outlining all project expenses

• Monitor expenses regularly to track spending and identify any potential overruns

• Adjust budget as needed based on project progress and unforeseen expenses

• Communicate budget updates to stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment

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Q3. How would you calculate the status of budget based on given scenario using EVM formulae
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EVM formulae can be used to calculate the status of budget by comparing planned value, earned value, and actual cost.
• Calculate Planned Value (PV) - budgeted cost of work scheduled

• Calculate Earned Value (EV) - budgeted cost of work performed

• Calculate Actual Cost (AC) - actual cost of work performed

• Use EVM formulae like Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) to assess budget status
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Q4. What is critical path and how to use it with practical example.
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Critical path is the longest sequence of tasks in a project that must be completed on time to ensure the project finishes on schedule.
• Identify all tasks in a project and their dependencies

• Calculate the duration of each task

• Determine the critical path by adding the durations of tasks in each path to find the longest path

• Focus on tasks in the critical path to ensure they are completed on time to avoid delays in the proje
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Q1. All related to previous experience
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Q1. Technical and managerial questions were asked
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Q1. What you think your are best fit in this role
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I am best fit for this role due to my strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and proven track record of successfully managing projects.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated through successfully leading cross-functional teams

• Excellent communication abilities to effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members

• Proven track record of successfully managing projects on time and within budget

• Ab...read more
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Q2. My skills and experience
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I was asked to write all my ilife incidents happened, recently released movie, exciting thriller story, in brief for about 200 words.

Q1. Just self intro and funny questions of how you wrote in round 1
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Q2. Good to hear your english
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