IT Project Manager Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for IT project manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert consultancy/support in the application of the PMO Project Framework and use of Project/Programme Management tools and techniques.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated use and application of project management software
• Highly motivated, polished/professional, and very high performing
• Experience supporting customer facing, high-volume, mission critical applications strongly preferred
• Familiarity with MS Projects (or similar tools) preferred
• Experience managing enterprise-wide projects, including relationships with third party staff, contracts, budgets
• High level knowledge of IT hardware, software and infrastructure as it relates to project and system design
• Passion for understanding detail
• Proficiency to maintain clear focus with multiple project demands and changing priorities

I am excited to be applying for the position of IT project manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for level 1 support for the project management tools to project managers and staff.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Manages one large highly complex program or multiple complex projects that will impact a wide band of the company
• Partners with IT and Business organizations to ensure necessary organizational change activities are being executed in support of the project
• Works with IT core team members and Business leads to create an integrated project plan and schedule to deliver the project
• Partners with other IT leaders to identify cross project dependencies, works within IT to actively manage cross project risks
• Actively manages project issues, escalating issues and risks to management
• Prepares and delivers project reports for management, customer, or others
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
• Ensures deployment and production support plans are understood by IT teams and business teams to ensure a comprehensive supported solution is delivered with minimal disruption to day to day activities

I would like to submit my application for the IT project manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for regular status progress reports to the Project Management Office to assist with the overall tracking and management of the Project Portfolio.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understanding of the overall business or function funding the initiative(s), organizational structure (business and IT) globally, the business Strategy Plan
• Understanding of some of Eaton key application(s) and/or IT Infrastructure
• Intermediate understanding of how the Strategy Plan pertains to their role and project(s) in the organization
• Intermediate understanding of integration and impact points of involved systems globally for a division or function
• Technical knowledge and understanding of computer hardware and software, data management, application programming, data communications, operating systems, utilities and data security
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures
• Highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and problem solving skills
• Proficient with desktop software applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Please consider me for the IT project manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for project management services including developing position descriptions, supporting project reviews, developing status reports, performing project and schedule management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of internet, intranet, extranet and client/server architechtures
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) project management Business Analysis project management
• Participates in internal and external forums to develop expertise in project management methodologies
• Applies concepts to resolve issues in creative and effective ways
• Should have managed project budget of up to million
• Strong proficiency with project management practices, tools and methodology
• Familiar with Windows 7/8/8.1 & OS X 10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10
• Possesses exceptional communication / listening skills

I would like to submit my application for the IT project manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for project updates on a regular basis, inform management of project status and follow ups on project issues.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experienced with technology deployments across a retail chain 300+ locations
• Experience with working in a business support role for the NIH or another federal agency
• Riguour, seriousness
• User service oriented, good communication skills
• HR or financial business acumen
• A proven track record of successfully managing software or web development projects preferably using Agile methodologies
• Managed projects requiring continuous Business and IT communication, including executive level communication
• PMP Certified and/or Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and certification