Sample Resume for Project Manager

SUMMARY
Accomplished project manager and program director
with more than 10 years of experience producing rapid
ROI in high-tech, military and government settings.

KEYWORDS
Project Manager, Program Manager, Aviation,
Government Contracts, defense contracts, Aircraft
systems, Weapons Systems, managing flight operations,
flight ops, flight operations management, project
management, e-commerce, supply chain software
implementations, Program Director
PROFILE
Strong management background includes strategic
planning, team building, program management and top-
level client relations for ABC, DEF, GHI
Commerce and others.
Special expertise in project management. Proven
ability to define requirements, build scopes of work,
create detailed project plans and manage to
successful completion.
Managed full life-cycle e-business and supply chain
management implementations for eight clients. Built
and led project teams of 20-25 personnel, with
budgets up to $1.5 million.
Played key role in winning $15 million in contract
awards from three high-tech OEMs (2001).
Described as “talented manager … decisive and
organized” by reviewer, who added “(He has) one of
the best leadership styles I’ve seen.”
EXPERIENCE
Business Consultant/Project Manager: ABC Corp.,
Anywhere, USA (2001).
Directed supply chain and inventory management
information systems support. Reported to CIO.
Enabled $15 million in contract awards by managing
project to develop tracking system that updated
senior management on future Defense Systems contract
requirements, including architecture, applications
and networks. Achieved rapid, accurate responses to
RFPs as a result.
Worked closely with clients as third-party logistics
provider on high-profile projects. Served as Military
and Logistics Group liaison to IS Department. Managed
up to 25 project personnel.
Provided needs assessment, gathered requirements and
prepared analysis for business solutions (build or
buy). Worked with such clients as ABC,
DEF and GHI.
Defined requirements (working with internal and
external customers) and prepared proposals for three
major Aircraft OEMs, resulting in multi-million
dollar contract awards.
Handpicked to resolve service issues with clients;
successfully retained key accounts.
Management comments: “He has a go get ’em attitude
and has worked very hard. His commitment to the
company and his work is clear.”
Project Manager: ABC Commerce, Inc., Anywhere, USA
(1999-2001).
Directed full life-cycle, Java-based B2B e-commerce
software-product implementations.
Produced over $1 million in professional-services
revenue in 12-month period by managing six
implementation projects (ABC Marker Maker and
Advisor software) for satisfied clients.
Managed key project to resolve long-standing service
issues and retain Best Buy account, enabling $450,000
in immediate revenue and more than $1.5 million from
follow-on projects.
While managing projects for four clients, served as
Interim Regional Director for Professional Services.
Utilized resources, created quarterly
reports/forecasts and managed project teams.
Project Manager/Consultant: ABC, Anywhere, USA (1998-
1999).
Provided manufacturing systems analysis and
implementation of i2 Factory Planner packages.
Enabled $7.5-million i2 Factory Planner analysis
engagement by first managing six-month,
$1.5-million analysis for leading aircraft-engine
manufacturer. Managed team of 12 consultants to on-
budget completion. (Team still advises client on
supply chain management in 2002.)
Defined requirements for US Marine Corps maintenance
facility. Analysis pinpointed needed repairs and
restructured workflow, saving millions of dollars and
delighting USMC client.
Completed difficult software training (65% of KPMG
participants washed out) and acquired i2 Factory
Planner Certification with qualification to
implement.
Customized i2 Factory Planner training documentation
and helped implement $8-million project for major
printer manufacturer. Greatly increased client
satisfaction as a result.
Project Manager/Academic Instructor: ABC Company,
Anywhere, USA (1996-1998).
Directed multiple projects involving curriculum
development, implementation of training programs,
management of student affairs, classroom instruction
and flight simulations.
Produced $1 million in immediate profit by
overhauling syllabus to cut six days from program
while improving training program efficiency for US
Air Force client.
Cut documentation time from one week to one day and
improved feedback to flight simulator students for
USAF. Succeeded by designing more-efficient tracking
and winning client buy-in.
Developed Air Force Mission Planning System
curriculum and computerized mission planning system,
which enhanced mission planning tools and
capabilities for aircrew members.
Director of Academic Training: Anywhere, USA (1993-1995).
Led department of 35 professional instructors and
five administration specialists responsible for
overall management of flight training programs for
150 students annually.
Planned and managed complex $35-million project to
relocate B-52 Flight Training School from California
to Louisiana. Completed six months early while
meeting all requirements.
Director of Central Flight Instructor Course: Anywhere, USA
(1991-1993).
Supervised 18 instructors and managed six-week
program to produce new B-52 flight instructors.
Overhauled training program by clearly defining
objectives, developing measurement system and
creating analysis process; won “Best Award” for
highest quality organization in command.
Promoted from five prior USAF positions. Postings
included eight combat flights during Gulf War.
EDUCATION
MBA: ABC University, Anywhere, USA (1993).
BS: Business Administration, ABC College, Anywhere, USA (1981).
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
i2 Factory Planner Certified (1999).
Manugistics Supply Planning/Demand Planning Certified
(1998).
Total Quality Management Course (1993).
Instructional Systems Development Model Course
(1991).