Project manager CV example
In a project manager's CV, show the scale of the projects you have run: budgets, team size and duration. State the methodologies you used, the results you achieved and the projects you delivered on time and within budget. Add relevant certifications.
The example suits IT, business and construction project managers. Adjust the terminology to your field. Project management already speaks English (scope, stakeholders, risk register, steering committee), so the part to get right is your job titles: translate them precisely, and keep a coordinator role as “Project Coordinator” rather than upgrading it to “Project Manager”.
CV example
Project manager who has run 14 projects in 8 years (budgets of €50,000–€2m, teams of up to 25) in the finance and telecoms sectors; 12 of the 14 were delivered on time and within budget. Led an ERP rollout in 3 countries that saves €300,000 a year.
- Led the ERP (SAP) rollout in the 3 Baltic states: €2m budget, team of 25, delivered on time; saves €300,000 a year.
- Introduced a project portfolio management process (Jira, Confluence): the share of late projects fell from 40% to 12%.
- Managed 6 supplier contracts (up to €800,000) and stakeholder communication at board level.
- Coordinated 8 digital projects (mobile app, customer self-service); Scrum teams of up to 10.
- Prepared budgets, risk registers and management reports; all projects were completed within budget.
ISM University of Management and Economics: MSc,Business Management, 2018
PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI, 2022
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), 2020
What to put in a project manager CV
Budget, team size and duration, for every project. Without them, “project manager” could mean anything.
Say how many of your projects you delivered on time: “12 out of 14” sounds more credible than “all of them”.
IT, construction, marketing, manufacturing, and Agile or a traditional approach. Employers look for a similar context.
PMP, PRINCE2, PSM, SAFe, with the year issued. If one has expired, renew it or leave it out. These certifications are international, so they go into an English CV unchanged.
Most common mistakes
- Projects listed without their scale or result.
- A list of duties (“planned, coordinated, monitored”) instead of achievements.
- No clear line between what you did yourself and what the team or contractors did.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need PMP or PRINCE2?
In large organisations and the public sector, often yes; in startups and small companies, hands-on experience matters more. Either way, a certification helps your CV get through applicant tracking systems (ATS).
How do I move into project management from another field?
In your CV, describe the projects you have led in your current role (even unofficially): goal, team, budget, result. Add a Scrum or PRINCE2 Foundation certification.
How many projects should I list?
Describe the 6–8 most important ones in detail and sum up the rest in a single line (“plus 10 smaller projects of up to €50,000 each”).