By definition, your role as project manager ends when the project is complete.
Projects are temporary work efforts with a defined beginning and ending. The project team, including the project manager, are released at the end of the project as a part of the closing activities.
Unless you are employed as a project manager by an organization that supports internal and/or external projects, your role will end at the end of the project. That means you will need to look for other opportunities.
Maintaining a current resume and posting it on sites like LinkedIn or Indeed may help in your search for your next PM engagement.
Resume experts abound, they are everywhere and often giving conflicting advice on what to include or which format to use. It may be difficult to cut through all the noise to find the right advice to follow.
I don’t want to add to the confusion, but here’s a few thoughts from a RetiredPM:
- Open with a short professional summary. This is your 20 second “elevator” message to the hiring manager
- Highlight your project management experience and project lifecycle management
- Note your technical skills including software such as Jira, MS Project, etc.
- Include a line or two on stakeholder and client management
- Limit the use of jargon, if possible, but remember that modern HR systems do scan for certain keywords and phrases to limit the number of resumes sent to the hiring manager
Hiring managers also want to know about your educational background and professional certifications, especially your CAPM, PMP, or other certifications.
Finally, keep your resume current, you never know when you’ll need it.