Tell me about a time when you led a project with a tight deadline and had to prioritize tasks. How did you handle it?

Describe a situation where you had to work closely with a difficult colleague or stakeholder. How did you handle the relationship?

Can you share an example of a project where things didn’t go as planned? How did you adapt and what was the outcome?

Tell me about a time when you had to make a tough decision without all the information you needed. How did you proceed?

Describe a project where you went above and beyond what was required.

How have you dealt with a situation where your team was resistant to your ideas or direction?

Tell me about a time when you took ownership of a project. How did you manage it from start to finish?

How do you handle competing priorities or requests from multiple teams? Can you share an example?

Describe a time when you had to persuade a team or manager to adopt your solution or approach.

Tell me about a time when you had to step out of your usual role to accomplish a task or handle a project.

How have you handled a situation when a project was off track or at risk of not meeting its goals?

Tell me about the most challenging technical project you’ve managed. What made it challenging and how did you handle it?

Describe a situation where you had to gather input from people who might not have been eager to participate or provide feedback. How did you approach this?

Can you share a time when you had to make a decision that was unpopular? How did you communicate and manage the fallout?

Tell me about a time when you had to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. How did you ensure all were successful?

Describe a situation where you innovated or improved a process in a technical project you managed.

How do you handle stress or pressure, especially when a project is faltering? Share an example.

Tell me about a time when you received critical feedback. How did you respond, and what did you learn from it?

Describe a situation where you had to rely on your communication skills to convey complex technical details to a non-technical audience.