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PROJECT MANAGER

This sample Project Manager resume provides a template to help you craft your application. Tailor the content below to highlight your specific achievements and skills relevant to the project management roles you are targeting.

YOUR NAME

Project Manager

Professional Summary

Briefly state your main role, years of experience, and 1-2 top achievements. Mention key methods like Agile if you use them. Say what job you want, and name the company if you can.

Work Experience

Senior Project Manager

ABC Company

San Francisco, CA| June 2018 – Present
  • Led and managed a portfolio of 5-7 concurrent enterprise-level software development projects with budgets up to $2M, consistently delivering on or ahead of schedule.
  • Improved project delivery times by 15% and reduced costs by 10% through the implementation and refinement of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
  • Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings to ensure continuous improvement and team alignment.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations and communication across technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring project transparency and buy-in.

Project Coordinator

Some Other Company

Palo Alto, CA| July 2014 – May 2018
  • Supported senior project managers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of software development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
  • Maintained comprehensive project documentation, including risk logs, issue trackers, and status reports.
  • Coordinated project meetings, prepared agendas, and distributed minutes to stakeholders.
  • Assisted in tracking project progress against milestones and deliverables using JIRA.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management Focus

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Stanford, CA| Graduated: 2014

Skills

Project Planning, Agile Methodologies, Scrum Master, Risk Management, Budgeting, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communication, JIRA, Confluence, Problem Solving

References available upon request.

Getting a Job as a Project Manager
Key strategies for your job hunt.

Remember to quantify your achievements whenever possible using metrics.

Proofread your resume multiple times for any errors.

Tailor your resume for each specific job application to match the keywords in the job description.

Cover Letter for a Project Manager
Make your application stand out.
A strong cover letter for a Project Manager role should complement this resume by elaborating on your leadership style, significant project successes, and how your approach to project management aligns with the company's values. Use it to tell a story that your resume can't fully convey.
Interview Prep for a Project Manager
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FAQs for a Project Manager
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