The recruitment process consists of three stages: an initial screening with a recruiter, a panel interview with Senior Project Managers, and a final interview with the Information Manager and PMO Manager.
Throughout the process, there appears to be a lack of alignment between the job posting and the actual expectations of the role. The position is presented as a Senior IT Project Manager role responsible for managing large, end-to-end initiatives. However, the later stages of the interview—particularly the final round—focus heavily on Agile, Scrum, and delivery-specific concepts, which do not fully reflect the original job description.
There also seems to be a disconnect between the recruiter and the hiring managers. Candidates are initially guided to prepare based on their professional experience and are told to expect certain topics, such as information management. In practice, the interviews tend to emphasize theoretical knowledge and structured, textbook-style answers instead.
Another notable point is the shift in evaluation criteria across interview stages. A candidate may be well-aligned in earlier rounds, only to encounter a different set of expectations in the final interview that were not clearly communicated beforehand.
The role has reportedly been open for an extended period for 3 months now, with multiple recruitment channels engaged. This could suggest that refining the job description and ensuring internal alignment on the role requirements may help improve hiring outcomes.
While the early stages of the process are generally positive, communication following the interviews could be more consistent. Candidates who are not selected may not receive timely updates or feedback, which impacts the overall experience.
