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Project manager cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for project manager jobs that leads with what you achieved, not with what you were responsible for. Copy it, replace the parts in [brackets] and use the words of the posting you answer.
- Open project manager jobs today
- 382
- Can be done from home
- 8%
- Median advertised pay
- $132K
Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Project Manager position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as a project manager, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is scheduling, budgeting, risk management, supplier coordination. Two results from that work: - Delivered 14 projects in 2 years, 12 on time and all within 5% of budget - Kept a 9-person team on a 12-week plan and shipped on the date, with 2 items moved out by agreement in week 3 [One or two sentences on why this company: a product you use, a goal from the posting, a problem you can help with.] I would bring the same focus on measurable results to your team. I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [Your name]
Questions about a project manager cover letter
- What should a project manager cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your project manager work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Name the skills the posting names; for this work the most frequent today are Jira, Agile.
- Do project manager jobs ask for a cover letter?
- None of the 58 open project manager postings with a full description here mention a cover letter in their text (counted today). The application form often has a separate field for one: when it does, a short letter still helps.
- How long should a project manager cover letter be?
- Three short paragraphs, under 250 words: a screen without scrolling. Recruiters read the first lines and the results; everything else is skipped.