any project managers out there?

If they're going to be asking surrounding the key competencies of the role, can't they give them to you beforehand?

If not, I would say the following:

Planning & Organising
Negotiating
Influencing
Team Work
Customer Service

I'm not a PM but I have been a Business Analyst previously and have been involved with projects.

I'm just trying to find an old job description to see if it says anything on there. I'll let you know ....

Hmm I am - it really depends on the project scope; broadly
Planning
Organisation
Budgeting
Risk Management
Resource management
Potentially team management

OK, a couple of others...

Decision Making
Time Management

Is it within the NHS? I seem to recall that's the area that you wanted to work in.

I would go back to the company and ask them what key comp they are looking for. This way you can prep properly for the interview.

Sxx

This link might be of some use:

http://www.trainersdirect.com/resources/articles/ProjectManagement/The40KeyCompetencies.htm

From a public sector point of view..

Managing expecations
Engagement and Communication
Securing resources

And what the others have said.

I work in PM in the financial sector (my speciality is planning rather than general project management) and agree with WES about the key competencies, maybe also throwing in Stakeholder management (bit of a buzzword with us)

In terms of prep, use these competencies to illustrate stories about yourself, i.e. a time when you have demonstrated good influencing skills, or a time when you have used negotiation to settle a dispute. Have a store of these on standby so you can just trot them out. and good luck!

Thanks everyone, this is helpful!!
I did ask the HR woman for the competencies and she said she didn't have any more info! will have a look further, interview is on Weds so I have tomorrow to prepare! ?