CGI Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CGI.
CGI
Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went through several rounds of interviews about a year ago, but unfortunately, I didn't make it. The interviewers were really nice and helpful, and they were quite professional. They asked questions that were relevant to the job and clearly explained what they were looking for.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How could your skills be valuable for this position?
CGI
IT Project Manager
Senior Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, there was a phone call, pretty relaxed and straightforward. Then, an in-person interview with directors. We started with introductions, then they gave a brief overview of the company, current and future projects relevant to the role. After that, they asked several questions to assess my technical knowledge, like asking about the risk management process in BSI IT baseline protection and the meaning of acronyms like DLP and HSM.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What would be your course of action if it suddenly started raining fish as you were leaving the house?
- Could you explain why a fully loaded freight train needs to reverse slightly before departing?
CGI
Program Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a really bad interview experience, totally unprofessional and with inexperienced managers. We talked for forty-five minutes on a conference call, mostly on speakerphone, so it was hard to hear. I've never had a 45-minute phone interview before, especially not on the East Coast. One of the interviewers seemed really annoyed. I'm from the East Coast and have only been in Cleveland for two years. They completely ignored my awesome experience from back home and instead zeroed in on the one job I had when I first moved here. Honestly, I'm so glad I didn't get the job, it just wasn't meant to be.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In Cleveland, have you ever had a job where you had to wear many hats?
CGI Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CGI interview reports.
“Could you explain why a fully loaded freight train needs to reverse slightly before departing?”
Read reports →“What's the difference between an issue and a risk in project management?”
Read reports →“What would be your course of action if it suddenly started raining fish as you were leaving the house?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the differences between PMBok processes and Agile methods in software development?”
Read reports →“Imagine a scenario where a key team member is going on vacation starting Friday afternoon, but the client requires a critical report for the CEO by Monday morning. This team member is the only one who knows about the report. What would you do? Would you ask them to cancel their vacation or decline the client's request?”
Read report →“How would you handle an over-confident team member who seeks advancement but struggles with new responsibilities, particularly when they are crucial in their current role?”
Read report →“Describe how you would manage a project that is falling behind its schedule.”
Read report →“Which specific department or aspect of CGI sparks your greatest interest?”
Read report →“In Cleveland, have you ever had a job where you had to wear many hats?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 67 CGI interview reports.