IBM Project Manager Mock Interview
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Question 18 of 25
A project manager has left a client's project in your hands abruptly. How do you handle this transition?
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Maria Cheryl Harkins is a Talent Development Consultant with over a decade of experience in sourcing, qualifying, interviewing, testing, onboarding, and training.
Taking over a project that's already off the ground is a unique challenge especially if you don't get a chance to touch base with the previous project manager. Highlight the main problems you have to solve, the people you have to meet, and the time it will take you to get comfortable leading the project. If you have never experienced this, you will want to list concrete steps in getting the most up-to-date information, and team members you plan to reach out to. A successful answer will focus on moving the project along and keeping the client informed.
Maria Cheryl Harkins is a Talent Development Consultant with over a decade of experience in sourcing, qualifying, interviewing, testing, onboarding, and training.
"I have never experienced this, but I'm sure I'll be empowered enough to take over. My first step will be to review the business case and scope of work. Next, I will connect with the project sponsors and get as much information about the project's progress. I need to understand the contract, billables, and the client's goals. Next, I will review the project tracker, if any, and any other documentation to understand the targets, deadlines, and manage the team moving forward. Then, I will meet with the internal project team for introductions and clearly assert myself as the main point of contact for the project. Lastly, I would meet with the client not only to introduce myself but to also assure them that the project is in good hands. In about two weeks, I would be pretty confident about being the project lead."
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