Project Manager Resume Sample (2026) + ATS Tips | EmpowermentApplyF
Install free

ATS-friendly resume sample

Project Manager resume sample

A project manager resume that proves delivery: projects named, budgets and timelines met, risks handled, and the teams you kept moving.

Tailor your resume to a project manager jobHow tailoring works

Start from your own resume. No builder, no blank page.

Download this PDF (Harvard)

Harvard's traditional layout fits PMO and enterprise hiring panels.

Olivia Brennan

Project Manager, IT and Digital Delivery

[email protected] | (617) 555-0158 | Boston, MA | linkedin.com/in/oliviabrennan-pm

Summary

PMP-certified project manager with 8 years delivering IT and digital projects up to $6M. Brought a delayed ERP rollout back on schedule and delivered it 4% under budget, and runs portfolios of 5 to 8 concurrent projects across agile and waterfall teams.

Core Competencies

Agile and Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid delivery, Risk management, Budget control, Change control, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Confluence, Asana, Stakeholder management, Vendor management, Steering committee reporting

Professional Experience

Harborlight InsuranceBoston, MA
Senior Project ManagerMar 2022 – Present
  • Took over a $6M ERP rollout running 3 months late; re-planned it with finance and IT and delivered 4% under budget.
  • Manage a portfolio of 5 to 8 concurrent projects with a combined budget of $11M and monthly steering reports.
  • Introduced a shared RAID log and weekly risk review, cutting unplanned scope changes by 35%.
  • Led vendor selection for a claims portal, negotiating a contract 18% below the initial quote.
Bayside DigitalCambridge, MA
Project ManagerJan 2019 – Feb 2022
  • Delivered 14 website and app projects for clients, 13 on time, with 95% average client satisfaction.
  • Ran agile delivery for 3 Scrum teams, improving sprint predictability from 68% to 88% in a year.
  • Built the project kickoff and change-request templates the agency still uses.
  • Managed client budgets up to $450K with monthly burn reports; 12 of 14 projects finished within budget.
Northfield Construction GroupWorcester, MA
Project CoordinatorJun 2017 – Dec 2018
  • Tracked schedules, permits and subcontractor invoices for 6 commercial builds worth $40M combined.
  • Moved project tracking from email to Smartsheet, giving site managers a single live schedule.
  • Prepared weekly progress reports for owners and architects across all 6 sites.
  • Coordinated inspections and closeout documents, helping 2 projects finish ahead of schedule.

Education

Northeastern University2013 – 2017
B.S. Business Administration

Certifications & Affiliations

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Make mine in Harvard for a real job

The PDF is rendered by the same generator EmpowermentApplyF uses for tailored resumes.

  • Keep the structure

    Summary, then 3 roles newest first, then skills grouped the way project manager postings list them. Recruiters scan in that order.

  • Write your own numbers

    Every bullet here ends with a result. Rewrite yours the same way using the bullet table below, with figures you can explain in an interview.

  • Tailor it per posting

    Two project manager jobs rarely ask for the same things. Move the matching work up and use each posting's keywords, or let AI Tailoring do it from your resume in about a minute.

Section by section

What to put in a project manager resume

What each section should say, what to leave out, and a line you can model yours on.

SectionWhat to writeWhat to avoidExample
SummaryCertification, years, project types, the largest budget and one turnaround or delivery result."Organized and detail oriented" without a project.PMP, 8 years; recovered a $6M ERP rollout, 4% under budget.
ExperienceProject, size, what you did, on-time and on-budget results.Lists of meetings and status reports.Delivered 14 client projects, 13 on time, 95% satisfaction.
SkillsMethods, tools and leadership areas, grouped.Generic "multitasking".Tools: Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project.
CertificationsPMP, PRINCE2, CSM or PMI-ACP with year.Expired or unrelated certificates.PMP, 2021; CSM, 2019.
EducationDegree and school.Coursework after your first PM role.B.S. Business Administration.

Weak vs strong project manager bullets

A strong bullet says what you did, how, and what changed. Swap in your own numbers.

AreaWeakStrong
RecoveryManaged an ERP project.Took over a $6M ERP rollout 3 months late and delivered it 4% under budget.
PortfolioHandled multiple projects.Manage 5 to 8 concurrent projects worth $11M with monthly steering reports.
RiskManaged risks.Introduced a RAID log and weekly risk review, cutting unplanned scope changes 35%.
AgileRan sprints.Improved sprint predictability for 3 Scrum teams from 68% to 88% in a year.
VendorsWorked with vendors.Led vendor selection for a claims portal at 18% below the initial quote.

ATS keywords

Keywords project manager postings ask for

Use the ones that are true for you, in the exact form the posting uses. Tailoring does this per job automatically.

  • Project management
  • PMP
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Waterfall
  • Risk management
  • Budget management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Project planning
  • Scope management
  • Change management
  • Jira
  • MS Project
  • Smartsheet
  • Vendor management
  • Resource planning
  • Status reporting
  • SDLC

Do's and don'ts

Do

  • Give budget, timeline and team size for your biggest projects.
  • Show at least one project you rescued or re-planned.
  • List certifications near the top.
  • Match the posting's method (agile, waterfall, hybrid).

Don't

  • Don't list every project; pick the ones with the clearest results.
  • Don't claim delivery your team did without saying your role.
  • Don't use Gantt charts or visuals inside the resume.
  • Don't leave out budget numbers when you owned the budget.

Project Manager jobs to tailor for

See all project manager jobs

Press Tailor resume on any of these and get your own resume rewritten for that posting, in its language. Tailoring is the AI Tailoring add-on on every account.

Project Manager

Quarterhill
4h ago

Overview The Project Manager will plan, organize, budget, supervise, and direct the daily operations of the project’s team. This position is responsible for suc

Denver, ColoradoFull-Time
Tailor resume

Project Manager

Exelon
1d ago

Who We Are Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a diff

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IllinoisFull-Time
Tailor resume

Project Manager

Alithya Careers Site
1d ago

Ontario region pay information The salary range for this position in Ontario is $105,000 to $125,000. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within thi

Pickering, ON, CanadaFull-timeUSD105K–125K/yr
Tailor resume

Project Manager

FleetPride
23h ago

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business!

Dallas, TexasFull-Time
Tailor resume

Project Manager

Unitedliving
23h ago

Due to sustained growth and increased workload—particularly within our AMP8 framework agreements—we are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager with a

Water_Port Solent, United KingdomFull-Time
Tailor resume

FAQ

Project Manager resume questions

What should a project manager resume highlight?
Projects delivered on time and on budget, the size of budgets and teams you managed, risks you handled and certifications like PMP or PRINCE2.
Is PMP certification necessary?
Not always, but many postings filter for it. If you hold PMP, PRINCE2 or a Scrum certification, put it in the summary and certifications section.
How do I show agile and waterfall experience?
Name the method inside your bullets with a result, such as sprint predictability or a phased rollout, rather than only listing both in skills.
How do I tailor a PM resume to a job?
Lead with the industry and method the posting names and move matching projects up. EmpowermentApplyF's AI Tailoring add-on rewrites your resume for any job on the board in about a minute.
Can I move into project management from another role?
Yes. Show the projects you coordinated, their scope and results, and add a certification such as CAPM or PMP when you can.
One page or two?
Two pages are normal for project managers with 7+ years; keep the strongest projects on page one.
More resume samples

Resume samples for other roles

Skip the template.
Tailor the resume you have.

Pick a project manager job, keep your resume, and download a version rewritten for that posting in about a minute.

Automate your job applications and land your dream job faster with EmpowermentApplyF.

Read our reviews on Trustpilot
© 2026 EmpowermentApplyF. All rights reserved.Privacy policyTerms of serviceRefund policyhello@empowermentapplyf.local