Remember to listen carefully and observe the body language of your interviewer during your conversation. As a senior project manager, you should be an expert at active listening. Use your expertise to your benefit to pick up on clues that will help you identify needs that are not explicitly stated within the job description. Demonstrating that your skills go beyond their stated needs is a great way to stand out from the competition.

"You should hire me because my background and experience are aligned with your industry, the types of projects I will be managing, and the client base you serve. I feel I will be able to add value immediately while working to come up to speed quickly on the details of the projects I would manage.

Additionally, you mentioned that the team is currently struggling with some personality conflict issues. I am a trained facilitator and I have formal experience in diffusing conflict. I am skilled at serving as a bridge to help opposing sides find a way forward and I have a strong record of turning this type of situation around into a high-performance environment. I feel confident I can help your teams thrive and meet their project goals successfully."

"You should hire me because, in addition to meeting all of the required and preferred qualifications, I have over 4 years of experience working with several of your main clients. I have valuable relationships there that will add value to the projects I would be working to manage.

I also resonate with the values of your company and the team culture you described. Like you, I am passionate about challenging the teams I manage to be innovative. I have a track record of solving project problems with creativity and agility and I feel I would be a great fit for the environment you have worked hard to create here."