What are some of the primary methodologies you use to manage your IT projects?
An interviewer will ask this type of question to understand how you go about doing your job. Questions like this are considered operational questions and help the hiring manager to get a better idea of your qualifications and skills for the position for which you are interviewing. Operational questions are best answered directly and succinctly, with little embellishment. The interviewer will ask you a follow-up question if they need additional information.
"I employ several different methodologies when managing complex It projects. These include agile, lean, and waterfall. By using these frameworks, I'm able to keep the project on schedule, under budget, and complying with the specifications required by the stakeholders. These methodologies also help me to manage project milestones and correct any errors or mistakes that occur."
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Anonymous Answer
Great Question! A few mythologies I use during my project are the following
- Agile
- Product Thinking
- Lean
Some of the benefits of following these I have seen based on my experience are the following
- Superior quality product
- Incremental / iterative deliverables. We start gaining value sooner
- Incorporate customer feedback as part of the process
Chad's Feedback
Good answer! Your response is direct and concise, and you provide solid reasoning behind your choice of methodologies. The employer may follow up with an additional question if they need more information.
