For a Senior developer, Tech Lead or Team Lead role there would be a Project Manager round — a critical step where your leadership skills, technical understanding, and business thinking are put to the test. Whether you’re applying to a software company, fintech startup, or enterprise IT firm, this round can make or break your chances.
In this post, we’ll walk through the most common and important IT Project Manager round interview questions, explain what interviewers are really looking for, and share helpful hints to structure your answers confidently — updated for 2025.
1. Project & Team Management
- Have you led any team before? What was your role in that team?
- How do you handle a situation when a team member is underperforming?
- How do you manage task estimations and timelines?
- How do you ensure that your tasks align with project goals?
Hint: Emphasize ownership, communication with stakeholders, and collaboration with QA, designers, and backend teams.
2. Communication & Collaboration
- How do you communicate with product managers, designers, and QA?
- How do you explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders?
- Have you handled conflicts in the team or disagreements about technical decisions? How?
Hint: Demonstrate calm, clarity, and an ability to listen and lead.
3. Project Delivery & Ownership
- Tell me about a project you took from scratch to production.
- What challenges did you face in delivering a key release, and how did you overcome them?
- How do you ensure code quality and app stability in larger projects?
Hint: Share concrete examples. Mention tools like CI/CD, automated tests, code reviews.
4. Handling Deadlines & Pressure
- How do you prioritize when you have multiple high-priority tasks?
- Tell me about a time when you missed a deadline — what did you learn?
- How do you ensure productivity and focus when working remotely or with distractions?
Hint: Show responsibility, process improvement, and time management.
5. Understanding Business Impact
- How do you balance technical excellence with business needs or deadlines?
- How do you make sure the app delivers value to the users?
- Can you give an example of a feature that improved the product’s success?
Hint: If you helped improve user retention, speed, or App Store ratings, mention it.
6. Team Culture & Mentorship
- Do you mentor junior developers? How do you guide them?
- What’s your code review approach?
- What do you value most in a good teammate or team culture?
Hint: Talk about leadership style, being approachable, and building a healthy team environment.
7. Scenario-Based Questions
You might also face some hypothetical or scenario-based questions:
- What would you do if a last-minute change came before release?
- How would you deal with a bug reported in production after a release?
- What would you do if a teammate disagrees with your architecture choice?
If it’s an iOS Lead role, you can also expect:
- Involvement in architecture decisions (MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture, etc.)
- Driving technical discussions
- Coordinating across multiple platforms (Android/Web/backend)
- Ensuring code scalability, testability, and maintainability
How to Prepare
- Reflect on 3-4 real project examples where you handled challenges or led initiatives.
- Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when answering.
- Practice being concise but impactful in communication.
All the best!
