How do you prioritize competing business requirements when working on a technology project? Can you give an example?

This question assesses the candidate's decision-making skills in a business context, particularly in balancing multiple priorities. It evaluates their strategic thinking and ability to communicate the rationale behind their priorities.

In your response, detail your approach to prioritization, emphasizing communication with stakeholders. For instance, 'In a previous project, we had requests from different departments. I established criteria based on project impact and urgency, communicated the priority list to stakeholders, and made adjustments based on feedback to ensure alignment with overall business strategy.'