Responsibilities:
Lead and manage app development projects from start to finish.
Coordinate between developers, designers, and stakeholders.
Use project management tools like Trello, Asana, or Jira to track progress.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
Facilitate communication across all team members.
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Project Manager, preferably in the tech or startup field.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Excellent communication skills.
1. Project Management Skills:
Can you walk us through how you manage the lifecycle of a project from planning to delivery?
How do you define project scope, timelines, and budgets, and ensure that they are adhered to?
Describe a project where the scope changed mid-way. How did you handle the adjustments and ensure the project stayed on track?
2. Agile & Methodology:
What experience do you have working with Agile methodologies? How do you ensure that the team follows Scrum or Kanban practices?
How do you prioritize tasks and manage project backlogs in an Agile environment?
Can you describe a project where you used Scrum? How did you manage sprints and sprint retrospectives?
3. Leadership & Team Management:
Tell us about a time when you had to resolve a conflict within your team. How did you handle it?
How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration between developers, designers, and other stakeholders?
How do you motivate and support your team when they are facing tight deadlines or challenges?
4. Handling Challenges:
Have you ever managed a project that failed to meet its deadline or budget? How did you handle the situation, and what did you learn from it?
How do you deal with situations where a project might be delayed or a key deliverable is at risk?
If you disagree with a stakeholder about the direction of a project, how do you approach the situation?
5. Tools & Experience:
What project management tools have you used (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana)? How do you leverage these tools to manage your projects effectively?
What is your experience with budget tracking and resource allocation in software development projects?
Have you worked with remote teams? How do you manage coordination between on-site and remote team members?