Serco Group 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 Serco Group.
Serco Group
Project Manager
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The first interview was a phone call with HR and the hiring manager. They asked standard competency questions. It lasted about an hour. I was told I'd hear back in a few days for the second stage, which was scheduled for the next Monday. The hiring manager emailed me on Thursday to invite me to the second interview with his manager and HR. I had to prepare a 5-10 minute presentation on the 5 stages of project management. The second interview was on MS Teams with the director. It went well, but the director mentioned another strong candidate. I was told I'd know by midweek. I didn't hear back by Wednesday, and my follow-ups on Thursday and Friday with the recruiter were ignored. I ended up calling the hiring manager directly for feedback. I found out I was unsuccessful. The lack of communication from the recruitment team was frustrating.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you define what a risk is?
- What's your approach to managing project profit or revenue?
- Can you outline the five stages of project management?
Serco Group
Project Controller
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Other
After submitting my application, I was sent a lengthy form to complete. This form included a clause requiring me to agree to a precontractual agreement that was neither provided nor attached. I requested more information about this precontract via email, but instead, I received a rejection letter. The entire process felt very unprofessional and rude. Apparently, interns were managing the selection process, which makes me question why ESA uses them for hiring contract agents instead of an internal system like the one used by the EU Commission. I strongly advise others not to waste their time with this company, as they are the most unprofessional recruitment agency working for ESA. They also uniquely asked for my ID, and I'm unsure of the necessity for this.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you willing to sign a precontract you haven't reviewed?
Serco Group
Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a super simple and easy process. First, I had a filmed interview, and then I spoke with the manager. However, they never mentioned salary or benefits, which is something I'd expect to discuss early on. It seems like a good company to work for, and the interview process was very organised.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your experience in specific areas?
Serco Group Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Serco Group interview reports.
“Could you define what a risk is?”
Read reports →“Are you willing to sign a precontract you haven't reviewed?”
Read reports →“Can you outline the five stages of project management?”
Read reports →“What do you consider the fundamental components of effective project management?”
Read reports →“How would you approach a situation where a project is running behind schedule?”
Read report →“What's your approach to managing project profit or revenue?”
Read report →“Were you a roll-up-your-sleeves PM who was willing to do odd jobs as we did not need a "paper pusher"?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next five years?”
Read report →“On a scale of one to ten, how would you assess your project management abilities?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Serco Group interview reports.