Discover what our seasoned project leaders look for when hiring their own, and how you can avoid the costly mistakes most companies and hiring managers make.
The wrong project manager can derail initiatives, drain your team, and damage stakeholder trust.
But traditional hiring signals, like certifications and industry experience, don’t reveal who will thrive in your unique environment.
This guide, written by project managers who hire PMs for a living, shows you how to spot the difference between someone who looks good on paper and someone who actually delivers.
Whether you're an HR leader, a recruiter, a PMO director, or an executive trying to build a reliable delivery engine, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what kind of project manager is the best fit for your company, your culture, and your challenges.
No jargon. No fluff. Just actionable insight.
The Persimmon Group is a nationally recognized project management consulting firm. For over 20 years, we’ve helped organizations—from Fortune 500s to fast-growing startups—staff their most critical initiatives with professionals who not only execute, but elevate the teams around them.
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