Preparation for AIG requires a shift in mindset. You need to demonstrate not only your ability to manage a schedule but also your capacity to navigate a large, matrixed financial institution. You should prepare to discuss how you handle governance, risk, and compliance within your project delivery frameworks.

You will be evaluated on the following key criteria:

Operational Discipline & Methodology AIG values rigorous execution. You must demonstrate fluency in formal project management tools and techniques, whether that is SAFe/Agile for the GenAI teams or Waterfall/Hybrid approaches for Finance operations. Interviewers look for your ability to select the right tool for the job and enforce governance without stifling progress.

Stakeholder Management & Communication You will face questions about how you bridge the gap between technical teams (IT, Engineering, Data Science) and business units (Actuarial, Finance, Product). You need to show that you can translate complex technical constraints into business risks and vice versa.

Problem Solving in a Regulated Environment Innovation at AIG happens within strict guardrails. You will be evaluated on your ability to innovate while adhering to compliance, data ethics, and regulatory standards. Candidates who can show they view "risk management" as an enabler rather than a blocker stand out.

Leadership & Influence Especially for roles like the Release Train Engineer or Scrum Master, you are expected to be a "servant leader." You must demonstrate how you coach teams, remove impediments, and influence decision-making without necessarily having direct managerial authority over every contributor.

The interview process at AIG is thorough and structured, designed to assess both your technical project management acumen and your cultural fit within a collaborative, in-person focused environment. The process typically begins with a recruiter screening to verify your background, certifications (such as PMP or SAFe), and interest in the specific domain (Finance vs. Tech).

Following the initial screen, you will likely move to a hiring manager interview. This round focuses on your resume deep-dive and specific experience with the tools relevant to the role (e.g., SAP FICO, Jira, Rally). If successful, you will progress to a panel stage (or "loop"). This stage involves multiple interviews with cross-functional partners—product owners, engineering leads, or finance directors. Expect a mix of behavioral questions and situational scenarios that test your ability to handle conflict, manage vendors, and drive delivery under pressure.

The timeline above represents a typical flow, though the specific duration between steps can vary based on the urgency of the role. Use the gaps between rounds to research AIG’s recent strategic shifts in GenAI and Finance modernization. Be prepared for a process that values precision; clear, concise answers are preferred over lengthy, unstructured storytelling.

Candidates for Project Management roles at AIG are assessed on specific competencies derived from the complex nature of the insurance industry. Based on the role descriptions, you should focus your preparation on these major areas.

Methodology & Execution Frameworks

You must demonstrate expertise in the specific delivery framework required by the role. For the GenAI and Tech roles, this means deep knowledge of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), including managing Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and facilitating PI Planning. For Finance roles, this means understanding the SDLC within an ERP context (SAP).

Be ready to go over:

• SAFe/Agile Ceremonies: How you facilitate PI planning, Scrum of Scrums, and retrospectives.
• Waterfall/Hybrid Integration: How you manage dependencies between agile development teams and non-agile business units.
• Metric Tracking: How you use tools like Rally or Jira to track velocity, burn-down, and value flow predictability.
• Advanced concepts: Managing "Pull systems" in Kanban, economic decision-making for Epics, and managing capacity against financial guardrails.

Example questions or scenarios:

• "Describe a time you had to coordinate dependencies across multiple Agile teams that were moving at different speeds."
• "How do you handle a situation where the business requirements change late in the SDLC?"

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

AIG relies heavily on external data providers (e.g., Verisk, Moody's) and complex internal cross-application teams. You will be tested on your ability to manage these relationships effectively.

Be ready to go over:

• Vendor Negotiation: Partnering with procurement to manage SLAs and licensing terms for market data.
• Cross-functional Communication: Acting as the liaison between "Business" (Accounting/Actuarial) and "IT."
• Conflict Resolution: Managing conflicting priorities between a Product Owner wanting features and a Governance lead requiring compliance.

Example questions or scenarios:

• "Tell me about a time you had to escalate a critical risk to a stakeholder who did not want to hear it."
• "How do you manage a vendor who is underperforming on their data delivery SLAs?"

Governance, Risk, & Compliance

In the insurance industry, and specifically in the new GenAI initiatives, governance is paramount. You need to show you understand the ethical and legal implications of the projects you manage.

Be ready to go over:

• Data Ethics: Establishing oversight functions for responsible AI usage.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring projects meet internal audit and external legal requirements.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identifying risks in the project plan and creating mitigation strategies before they become issues.

Example questions or scenarios:

• "How do you ensure data quality and integrity in a project involving external market data ingestion?"
• "Describe your approach to implementing a new governance framework in a team that is resistant to process."

As a Project Manager at AIG, your daily work is a blend of strategic planning and tactical execution. You are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of initiatives, whether that involves implementing a new SAP module or launching a GenAI market data program.

You will spend a significant portion of your time engaging with business teams globally to gather and document requirements. In the Finance domain, this involves interpreting accounting needs and working with IT to finalize designs for automation. In the GenAI space, this involves collaborating with data scientists and actuaries to identify external data sources that drive competitive intelligence.

You are also the guardian of the process. You will prepare project plans, manage unit/integration test plans, and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT). For Agile roles, you will facilitate ceremonies, coach Scrum Masters, and ensure the "flow of value" remains uninterrupted. You are expected to escalate risks early and provide the transparency needed for leadership to make data-driven decisions.