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Listing tech skills on CV as a project manager

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Best way to list tech skills on resume for a Project Manager leading technology projects who is not a hands-on TPM? E.g., I have managed Salesforce implementation projects but not in an SF admin capacity, setting up and configuring instances or doing the data migration.

Aiming to demonstrate familiarity / understanding of tech tools/integrations/architecture as part of the scope of the tech projects I have managed without misrepresenting myself as a hands-on TPM.

Note this does not apply to PPM tools, which I do have hands on experience with, but rather platforms that are part of an org's tech stack in a tech transformation project.

thanks in advance!
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
The two methods I've seen are to just list them as a separate section within your CV or to reference them with regards to specific project blurbs.

In either case, whether an automated system is consuming the resume or a human is reading it, the info will jump out.

I prefer the latter as it provides context. Also, providing a list creates the perception that is all you know...

Kiron
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1 reply by Stéphane Parent
Mar 09, 2023 5:40 PM
Stéphane Parent
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"I prefer the latter as it provides context. Also, providing a list creates the perception that is all you know..."

Not to mention, it gives the impression of expertise.
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Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani Manager, Quality and Continuous Improvement| Hörmann-TNR Industrial Doors Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
It depends. It may/may not be helpful. I agree with Kiron suggestion.
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I personally list those on the first page on my resume under "Key Competencies" section which has the following sub-sections:

- Technical Competencies
- Management Competencies
- Interpersonal Skills
- Business Competencies
- Construction Competencies (In my case)

Hope this helps.
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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
Mar 09, 2023 7:36 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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The two methods I've seen are to just list them as a separate section within your CV or to reference them with regards to specific project blurbs.

In either case, whether an automated system is consuming the resume or a human is reading it, the info will jump out.

I prefer the latter as it provides context. Also, providing a list creates the perception that is all you know...

Kiron
"I prefer the latter as it provides context. Also, providing a list creates the perception that is all you know..."

Not to mention, it gives the impression of expertise.
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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
I do have a front-end list but also incorporate tools in my work history. It allows me to highlight less used, more esoteric technology.

For example, I would never dream to put AI under my list, but I'm not afraid to mention my knowledge of Cleverpath's AION rules engine, as part of one of my business analysis assignments.
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Latha Thamma reddi Sr Product and Portfolio Management (Automation Innovation)| DXC Technology Mckinney, Tx, United States
Thanks for sharing.
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Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz RYLAI Access Control Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Your tech skills are a plus to your profile as a Project Manager. You should mention mainly the skills and technologies related to the role you are applying for. Technology skills are a large ground, and recruiters will filtrate applicants according to the specific skills that are needed for the position.
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Ghulam Mohey-ud-din Principal Economic Planner| Parsons Corporation Yanbu , Saudi Arabia
Tech skills can also be made part of the section "Key Competencies and Skills"

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