Risk Management

Question 1

Tell me about a time you had to manage a project at risk of missing its deadline.

Answer 1

Identified the bottleneck (API issue causing delays).
Adjusted timelines and restructured the testing phase.
Reprioritized features to meet the deadline while maintaining quality.
Example: Saved a mobile app launch by adjusting the feature rollout plan.

Question 2

How do you manage competing priorities and keep projects on track?

Answer 2

Use Kanban boards and task prioritization frameworks (Eisenhower Matrix).
Schedule weekly check-ins to reassess high-impact vs. low-impact tasks.
Example: Balanced multiple website updates by categorizing tasks based on urgency and aligning teams accordingly.