
Paycom Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 18 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Paycom.
Project Manager
It was a friendly interview process, but the job title was a bit of a misnomer. The role is essentially an implementation/Account Manager. The questions asked are pretty standard, but they're really looking for the right personality fit. You need to come across as an upbeat, friendly person who can build and maintain customer relationships. Don't get too hung up on the project management aspects mentioned in the job description.
- Can you share an example from your past work where you were highly focused on achieving results?
Project Manager
I was first contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn, but they didn't follow up on the calls we scheduled. That was a bad experience, so I deleted the messages thinking it was a scam. A few months later, another recruiter reached out and was very thorough and clear, answering all my questions. This positive experience led me to an interview with someone over Zoom. However, I didn't have a great experience with this interview. It wasn't conversational; questions were just thrown at me, and when I tried to explain or show some personality, the response was just 'ok.' The interviewer was professional and honest, though they seemed unsure about the company's core values when I asked. I just didn't find the interview very engaging.
- What motivates your job search?
Project Manager
It was a pretty simple interview, didn't take too much time. There were 2 interviews in total. First was with HR, and the second was with the technical director and a team member.
- Can you walk me through your previous work experience?
Paycom Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Paycom interview reports.
“Could you explain what servant leadership means to you?”
Read reports →“What KPIs do you typically track?”
Read reports →“What led you to select your specific degree program at your university?”
Read reports →“Do you hold a PMP certification?”
Read reports →“How do you keep yourself organized?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next five years?”
Read report →“What feedback would your current supervisor provide about your performance?”
Read report →“What motivates your job search?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Paycom interview reports.