Spiralyze Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process

First, I sent my CV, then I completed a simple aptitude test. After that, I got an email to set up the interview. The interview felt rushed because they were really strict about time and had specific tasks for us to do. They checked my typing speed while screen sharing, asked some standard questions, and gave me an exercise with a very specific rule. It went okay, and I got an email asking me to record myself repeating that exercise. I didn't get an offer in the end. Basically, they want you to follow extremely precise instructions, which feels a bit micromanaging. However, I am expressive when I talk, which they seemed to appreciate.

It was the Technical Assessment 1st round. I had to give a 60s typing test and I did s bad in it. You have to select the tab before you start typing and if you make a mistake you can't backspace and correct it and i don't know they didn't provide any instructions apart from that the round will begin as soon as i click on begin but it didn't you had to select with the cursoe first and then the errors marked all red.

The interview process is long, takes a lot of time, and is stressful, but it's well organized. Be warned: if you go through all the steps and get rejected at the end, it can leave a bad taste :) First, there's a short (20-minute) basic cognitive test covering English and logical thinking. Then, you'll have an interview with the recruiter. Your main job is to introduce yourself strictly according to their provided format. They'll mention you'll use a time-tracking app that takes screenshots, and the work hours align with US time zones. Next, you have to record a short video of the same introduction and send it over. After that, there's another HR interview with two parts: a roleplay with an unhappy client and a simple presentation of a website they show you, again needing to follow a very specific format. Following that is an interview with the Head of HR, where you'll tackle the "mayor of Atlanta wants to make buses free" case. From this point, it feels very McKinsey-like (plot twist: the CEO used to work at McKinsey). They'll be upfront that the role requires more than 40 hours per week (typically 40–50). If you pass this, you need to record two more videos explaining the reasoning behind your answers: one simple and one formal. Then, you interview with the CTO. He's more laid-back and less corporate, but keeps stressing that it's a fast-paced environment (maybe understaffed, but that's debatable). This is the first unstructured interview – you're expected to ask questions, so have at least 6–7 good ones ready about the role, team, and company. Next is a 30-minute Bright IQ test. You can retake it if you have time and want a better score. After that, there's a PM technical assignment with 3 tasks. This part was engaging and I enjoyed it, but it's incredibly time-consuming if you already have a full-time job. You get 3 days, and each task takes around 4–5 hours if you do it right. They pay $100 for it, which is fair, but I think these tasks should have replaced some earlier steps to save time and money for everyone. The final step is an interview with the CEO. The ultimate decision is made here. Expect quizzes, mind games, and very structured thinking (MECE). Overall: Some parts are genuinely interesting, but the whole thing is extremely tiring and repetitive. It seems they want a super hard-working, MENSA-level person: highly educated, always smiling, in a collared shirt, very coachable, easily micromanaged, and ideally, willing to work for very little. If you have the time, energy, and resilience, this might be for you. Otherwise, think twice before committing.