While ITIL certification is valuable, it typically isn’t enough on its own to secure a Project Manager role. ITIL focuses on IT Service Management, emphasizing processes, frameworks, and best practices for delivering IT services efficiently. While helpful for understanding service delivery in a structured way, ITIL doesn’t cover the full project management methodologies or skills that most companies look for in Project Managers.

However, combining ITIL certification with other qualifications, like PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile certifications, can make you a more competitive candidate. These certifications focus directly on project management methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, and team management—skills essential for a Project Manager.

Having ITIL on your resume can be a strong complementary asset, especially if you're aiming for project management roles in IT service management or related industries. It shows that you understand the lifecycle and operations of IT services, which can be crucial for certain types of projects, but generally, employers will also look for experience or credentials in project management specifically.