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Project manager CV example.

A complete project manager CV you can edit and make your own.

Hiring managers want to know what you delivered, how big it was, and how you kept people and risks under control. This example describes each project by scope, budget, and outcome, and lists methods and certifications without filling the page with jargon.

  • A complete CV in the Edge template
  • Three profile examples for different stages
  • Eight bullet points you can adapt
  • Skills and tips specific to the role
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Project manager CV example in the Edge template, showing a profile, work experience, education, and skills
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Project manager CV profile examples

The profile at the top of a project manager CV should tell the reader who you are, what you do well, and what you are looking for, in two to four sentences. The example CV uses the first version below; these alternatives show how the same role reads at different stages.

Project manager CV bullet points

Start each point with an action and finish with a result or useful detail. Use these as a model rather than copying them: swap in your own numbers, settings, and tools so every line is true for you.

  • Delivered a £1.8m online claims project on time and on budget, cutting average claim time from ten days to four.
  • Led a cross-functional team of 15 across IT, operations, legal, and two suppliers.
  • Introduced a risk review process that halved late-stage issues across the portfolio.
  • Managed scope changes through clear change control, keeping senior stakeholders informed.
  • Ran Agile ceremonies for two development teams and improved sprint predictability.
  • Negotiated supplier milestones and payment terms, saving £120k on a software contract.
  • Produced weekly status reports and monthly steering committee packs.
  • Coached three project coordinators, two of whom moved into project manager roles.

Skills for a project manager CV

Choose the skills that match the job advert and that you can back up with an example from your experience.

Project skills

  • Planning and scheduling
  • Risk, issue, and dependency management
  • Budget control
  • Stakeholder management
  • Agile and waterfall delivery
  • Supplier management

Leadership strengths

  • Clear communication at every level
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Negotiation
  • Motivating cross-functional teams
  • Structured problem solving

Tips for writing a project manager CV

Describe projects by scope and result

For each major project, give the budget or size, the team, and the outcome. "Delivered a £1.8m claims project on time" tells a reader far more than "responsible for project delivery".

Balance methods with outcomes

Certifications and methods such as PRINCE2 or Scrum help, but employers hire for delivery. Mention the methods once and spend most of the space on results.

Show how you handle people

Stakeholders, suppliers, and teams are often the hardest part of a project. A bullet about resolving a conflict or getting a difficult decision made can set you apart.

The template in this example

This example uses the Edge template (edge stripe, connected headings). Its modern styling suits most office, technology, and client-facing roles, where a clear hierarchy matters more than ornament. You can switch to any of the 40 templates in the editor without retyping, and change the colour, font, and spacing.

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