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Before you can plan, execute and successfully complete a project, you must hire a project manager to manage it. A project manager is a difficult position to fill. They need a wide swath of skills, from a knowledge of methodologies to a mastery of communication.

Its hard to find a person who is both comfortable with process and adept at motivating teams to do their best. It feels as if you might have to employ a battery of workers to handle every aspect of the project manager role. But, there are individuals who have the breadth of knowledge and experience necessary to successfully lead projects. Theyre experts in many things but not arrogantly so, in that they know the power of collaboration and can delegate work to focus on where their attention is needed most.

So, how do you find that person who fits both the criteria of the job and the culture of your organization? Ask 10 specific project manager interview questions to narrow your options to a handful of great candidates.