Project Manager resume example
Project managers are hired to deliver on time and on budget. This project manager resume example shows the size of projects, the methods used and how delivery went.
Called a CV in the UK, Ireland, India, Africa, Australia and many other places, and a resume in North America. The layout below works for both.
Olivia Thompson
Project Manager | Construction and Infrastructure IT | PMP Certified
Brisbane, Australia olivia.thompson@example.com
Summary
PMP-certified project manager with nine years delivering IT and facilities projects for infrastructure and public sector clients. Manages budgets up to AUD 8 million, keeps stakeholders aligned and brings projects in on time.
Skills
- Project planning and scheduling
- Budget and cost control
- Risk and issue management
- Stakeholder management
- Agile and waterfall delivery
- Vendor and contract management
- MS Project and Jira
- Change management
- Status reporting
- Team leadership
Experience
Senior Project Manager
Feb 2021 to Present
Southern Cross Infrastructure Services, Brisbane, Australia
- Deliver 3 to 5 projects at once with combined budgets of up to AUD 8 million.
- Led a building systems upgrade across 12 sites, finished 3 weeks early and 4% under budget.
- Introduced a risk log review that reduced late-stage scope changes by about a third.
- Manage 6 vendors and a team of up to 20 people across engineering and IT.
Project Coordinator, then Project Manager
Jan 2016 to Jan 2021
Kauri Digital Solutions, Auckland, New Zealand
- Managed the rollout of a new records system to 1,800 local council staff.
- Delivered 90% of milestones on time across 14 projects.
- Created a training plan that helped reach 95% staff adoption within 2 months.
Education
Bachelor of Business (Management)Pacific Coast University, Auckland, New Zealand
2015
Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PRINCE2 Foundation
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Languages
English (native)
This example is fictional: the person, employers and figures are invented to show good structure. Use it as a guide and write your own, true details.
What makes this resume work
- 1Budget size, number of projects and team size quickly show the level of responsibility.
- 2Delivery results (early, under budget, milestones on time) are what hiring managers want to see.
- 3Certifications are listed clearly, since many project roles require them.
- 4Both agile and waterfall are mentioned, which widens the range of suitable roles.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Listing responsibilities like "managed projects" without outcomes.
- Leaving out budgets and timelines.
- Ignoring stakeholder and change management, which are core project skills.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a certification to be a project manager?
Not always, but certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or agile credentials are often requested and can help you pass screening. Experience delivering projects matters most.
What is the difference between a project and a programme manager?
A project manager delivers a specific project. A programme manager oversees several related projects towards a bigger goal. Use the title the employer uses.