- How did you get into project management?
- If you had to rate the job of project manager on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate it?
- Briefly explain the reason for your rating. What do you enjoy most and what do you like least about being a project manager?
- Did you have any training or special talents or experiences that qualified you to be a project manager? Are you certified or have you thought about becoming certified as a PMP?
- What do you feel is the most important thing you do as a project manager? On what task do you spend the most time each day?
- What are some of the positive and negative risks you’ve encountered on projects? Please describe any notable successes and failures and what you’ve learned from them.
- What are some of the tools, software or otherwise, that you use, and what is your opinion of those tools?
- What are some steps a project manager can take to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of a team? How does a new project manager gain the respect and loyalty of team members? Can you share any examples of situations you faced related to this topic?
- What suggestions do you have for working with sponsors and senior managers? Can you share any examples of situations you faced related to this topic?
- Do you have any suggestions for future project managers, such as any specific preparations they should make, skills they should learn, etc?