Explore Project Lead Jobs

Project Leads guide teams from initial planning through delivery, keeping work aligned with business goals, timelines, and budgets. Browse vetted Project Lead opportunities on Ladders, where roles pay $100,000 or more and span industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, consulting, and operations.

What Does a Project Lead Do?

A Project Lead coordinates people, priorities, and resources to move projects forward. Depending on the organization, the role may include defining scope, building schedules, managing risks, facilitating communication, tracking progress, and resolving obstacles. Project Leads often work with stakeholders across departments and help ensure that deliverables meet agreed standards.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience with project planning, budget oversight, risk management, and collaboration tools can also be valuable. Some roles prioritize expertise in a particular field, while others emphasize formal project management methods or certifications.

Project Lead Career Paths

Project Lead positions can provide a path toward senior project management, program management, portfolio leadership, or broader operations roles. Responsibilities and titles vary by company, so review each listing for the scope of work, team structure, required experience, and compensation details.

Find a Project Lead Role on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000. Compare roles by industry, location, and requirements to find Project Lead jobs that match your experience and career goals.

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$121K - $167K *

Lead the evolution of real estate applications by designing and implementing innovative technology solutions, enhancing system reliability, and driving proactive support across Yardi platforms and int...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of 3D modeling and virtual simulation. Lead daily operations, provide technical direction, and ensure project success while collaborating with Government stakehol...

Leavenworth, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $175K *

Pioneer project success by leading the design and implementation of electrical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while providing tech...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by managing the lifecycle of vendor agreements and contracts. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and streamline workflows, safeguarding business interests while mi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Product Manager, driving product health and outcomes through strategic decision-making, collaboration, and customer insights across the product lifecycle. Shape the future o...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading the modernization of a legacy system. Drive architectural decisions, enhance engineering practices, and foster a culture of innovation while ensuring reliable delivery and c...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to coordinate technical specialists, manage project workflows, and ensure timely delivery of quality solutions. Collaborate with management and troubleshoot issues while optimizing...

South Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $150K *

Join a team that's advancing constructability practices across major projects. Lead the integration of strategies, mentor teams, and ensure consistent standards while driving continuous improvement in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of technology project delivery by leading a high-performing team, managing strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to maximize value and drive organizat...

Indianapolis, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading proposal strategies and managing a dynamic team. Drive compliance and quality in project proposals while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely and effective...

Vancouver, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K *

Lead site activation efforts by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of clinical projects. Drive strategic initiatives and mitigate risks while enhancing comm...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $163K *

Join a team dedicated to driving successful IT project outcomes through effective management methodologies, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion while aligning with business goals and fostering c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the Lattice MCP server strategy and integrations that enhance performance data interoperability within popular AI tools and external platforms, driving customer engagement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $195K *

Innovate and lead the design of identity management solutions, ensuring security and integration across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and manage critical issues in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $170K *

Lead the execution of Workplace Office Space Fit-Out projects, ensuring design integration and adherence to standards. Collaborate with clients and teams to manage construction activities, budgets, an...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading product development initiatives that enhance enterprise reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet bu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $178K *

Transform municipal services by leading complex projects and optimizing the Accela Civic Platform. Drive innovation in permitting and development processes while ensuring compliance and enhancing cust...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing the full lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving successful execution through effective planning, budgeting, and risk management...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing high-impact projects, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Take ownership of the Edifecs application support organization, ensuring operational stability and strategic alignment. Lead technical oversight, manage staffing, and collaborate with cross-functional...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform operations by leading the Edifecs application support team, ensuring stability and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and technical ov...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $260K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in production support services. Lead incident management, enhance service performance, and ensure compliance with SLAs while fostering collaboration a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead network engineering efforts to enhance tactical capabilities in air defense systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure secure information exchange and compliance across all phase...

Huntsville, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of AI-native solutions, designing robust agentic systems and workflows while closely collaborating with SMEs to enhance real user value through effective feedback mechanisms and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing customer relationships and driving project success in the power generation sector. You'll oversee operations, ensure customer satisfaction, and contribute to s...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Project Lead?question toggle

    A Project Lead coordinates a project’s work, people, and priorities to support delivery within agreed goals, timelines, and resources. The exact scope varies by employer and industry.

  • What does a Project Lead do day to day?question toggle

    Typical responsibilities may include coordinating team members, tracking milestones, communicating with stakeholders, managing risks, addressing blockers, and monitoring deliverables and budgets.

  • What qualifications are needed for Project Lead jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary. Employers may look for relevant industry experience, leadership and communication skills, project planning experience, and familiarity with project management tools or methodologies. Some positions prefer or require certifications.

  • How can I find Project Lead jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and use available filters to narrow opportunities by factors such as location and industry.

  • What careers can follow a Project Lead role?question toggle

    Depending on experience and organization, Project Leads may advance into senior project management, program management, portfolio leadership, or operations leadership roles.