Accomplishments with impact
'Successfully delivering complex, multi-million dollar projects' doesn't just show your competence, it emphasizes your ability to handle huge responsibilities. Always use your objective to showcase your most impressive, relevant achievements.
Technical skills
'Re-architecting a key Python-based platform' shows that you bring technical expertise to the table, not just people and project management skills. If you've got rare, in-demand skills, don't bury them in the skills section, flaunt them in your objective.
Leading teams to success
Recruiters love candidates that have 'led a team that reduced project delivery times by 30%' because it shows you're a leader that gets results. Highlighting your team's achievements, not just your own, shows you're a team player and an effective leader.
Industry-specific experience
Highlighting your specific industry experience, like being a 'Program Manager in the tech industry,' can make you seem like a safer, more familiar bet to hiring managers in that field. Recruiters look for candidates that understand the sector's unique challenges and culture.