Project Manager Cover Letter Samples
The perfect project manager cover letter allows you to tell your unique personal and professional story. Your resume lists the facts, but your cover letter is where you stand out from hundreds of other applicants. It’s where you share your point of view in your own voice. But how do you write a cover letter for a specific role? Use our project manager cover letter samples below for suggested phrasing, structure, and content when you apply to an internship or entry-level role. At the same time, remember that the examples below are meant as guides only. Your cover letter is about your individual academic and professional achievements.
Project Manager Internship Cover Letter Sample
Frank Ng
100 Home Street | Buffalo, NY 14222
555.555.5555 | frank.ng1234@email.com
[Application Date]
James Fitzpatrick
Senior Manager
Fulcher Marketing Associates
100 Main Street
Somewhere, NY 00000
Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick:
Last year, as the project and volunteer coordinator for the Rapid City Science Museum, I increased volunteer applications by 26% year over year and implemented a new volunteer training program. As a junior at University College majoring in business administration, I am skilled at developing, managing, and driving projects and people to reach key milestones. Now, I would like to support and learn from Fulcher Marketing Associated as your project management intern. My background includes the following:
- Hands-on project experience. In my current role at the Rapid City Science Museum, I recruit, train, and manage 30+ volunteers, and send out weekly e-news blasts to 1,500+ subscribers.
- Communication skills. As the social media manager for my school’s improv club, I develop and design digital and print content to grow our membership and show attendees, while determining timelines and assignments. In this role, I grew our web and social media presence and followership, increasing e-mail click-through rate by 17%.
- Fundamental knowledge. I’ve taken coursework in business communication, management and organization, marketing, and data science.
I look forward to supporting and learning from your dedicated team as we build work plans, meet deadlines, and facilitate communication. My attached resume further expands of my experience and skill set. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Frank Ng
Entry-Level Project Manager Cover Letter Sample
Frank Ng
100 Home Street | Buffalo, NY 14222
555.555.5555 | frank.ng1234@email.com
[Application Date]
James Fitzpatrick
Senior Manager
Fulcher Marketing Associates
100 Main Street
Somewhere, NY 00000
Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick:
Last year, as the project and volunteer coordinator for the Rapid City Science Museum, I increased volunteer applications by 26% year over year and implemented a new volunteer training program. As an accomplished project manager, I am skilled at developing, managing, and driving company projects and people to reach key milestones. Now, I would like to bring my experience and expertise to work as an assistant project manager at Fulcher Marketing Associates. My background includes the following:
- Hands-on project experience. In my current role at the Rapid City Science Museum, I administer our internal project management system; generate and distribute monthly reports on our events and finances; as well as recruit, train, and manage 50+ volunteers.
- Communication skills. As the volunteer social media manager for the local farmer’s market, I develop and design digital and print content for supporters, donors, volunteers, and staff, while determining project timelines, workflows, and assignments. In this role, I grew our web and social media presence and followership, increasing e-mail click-through rate by 17%.
- Industry expertise. I am currently pursuing my project manager certification from the Project Management Institute.
I look forward to supporting your dedicated team to build work plans, meet deadlines, and facilitate communication. My attached resume further expands of my experience and skill set. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Frank Ng
Tips on How to Write Your Project Manager Cover Letter
Now that you’re inspired, here are our top tips before you write your own cover letter:
- Don’t rewrite your resume—tell a story and share your passion.
- Nothing will get you eliminated from the application pool faster than typos.
- Address your cover letter to a specific person, with their full name and preferred pronoun.
- Numbers and details are your friend. Speak to what you did and why it matters.
- Name dropping pays off, so mention anyone you know at the company.
- It’s not all about you. Focus on how you’ll add value for the employer.
And don’t forget to read our accompanying project manager resume sample here.
