Screen project manager CVs against the role: delivery evidence, methodology fit, red flags, and PM interview questions.
Project manager CVs describe a lot of activity; screening is about finding evidence of delivered outcomes and the right methodology and scale for your environment. Look for projects owned end to end with measurable results.
What to look for:
Delivered projects with scope, budget, and outcome stated.
Methodology fit (Agile, waterfall, hybrid) for your context.
Stakeholder and risk management evidence.
Scale fit: budget size, team size, complexity.
Red flags to probe:
Activity without outcomes ('managed projects' with no results).
Certifications but no delivered projects to back them.
Scale or domain far from your environment with no bridge.
Delivery
Walk me through a project that went off-track. How did you recover it?
How do you manage scope creep with a demanding stakeholder?
Method
How do you choose between Agile and a plan-driven approach?
How do you surface and manage risk early?
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