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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$150K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining business processes through digital transformation. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring scalable and standardized practices that align with strategic goals while f...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $158K *

Join a team that's leading innovation in print and packaging processes. Drive complex projects, enhance workflows, and ensure top-tier color management across multiple business units while collaborati...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$126K - $164K *

Pioneer innovative solar designs for utility-scale projects, leading teams to optimize high-level concepts into actionable plans. Engage with clients and ensure quality standards while contributing to...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $208K *

Transform supplier engagement strategies to enhance performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and improvements within the supply chain, ensuring alignme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $220K *

Lead the charge in managing Renewable Energy Hydro Projects, driving execution strategies to maximize performance, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering strong customer relationships while overseein...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Drive the Reuse function within the Product Lifecycle team, ensuring efficient operations, stakeholder communication, and process consistency to support the mission of serving Veterans. Lead a team fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion global clinical trials by leading project teams to deliver excellence on time and within budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes that exceed client expectations in the biotech and pharma secto...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading projects across teams, enhancing efficiency, managing stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate within a dynamic environment dedicated to improvin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $106K *

Transform cultural resources management by leading projects, enhancing team efficiency, and ensuring compliance standards are met while fostering relationships with clients and agencies in the Pacific...

Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Oversee and coordinate complex construction projects nationwide, managing documentation, submittals, and scheduling while ensuring quality and cost control. Collaborate with project teams to deliver p...

Rockford, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $100K *

Support the implementation and compliance of federal grants, ensuring effective project management and fiscal oversight. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance educational resources and promote dive...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$154K - $193K *

Drive AI transformation by building client relationships, leading engagements, and delivering results. Own the sales process from prospecting to execution, ensuring successful integration of AI soluti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $165K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation by building client trust, driving business development, and delivering impactful solutions. Own the entire engagement process from sales to execution, guiding team...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$183K - $203K *

Drive the integration of AI analytics and data platforms, ensuring decision-ready products through collaboration and technical leadership. Lead cross-functional teams to establish quality controls and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining technical solutions, managing risks, and guiding development teams to ensure optimal software delivery while collaborating with clients and enforcing coding standards...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving successful IT solutions through strategic project management. Oversee complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives while managin...

Austin, TXRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading product strategy and execution in AI-driven simulation and autonomy. Collaborate with customers and technical teams to transform complex needs into impactful product so...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $125K *

Transform data analytics initiatives by leading multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving solutions from inception to delivery. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with mi...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate business growth by leading proposal management efforts, ensuring compliance and responsiveness while guiding teams towards developing compelling proposals across various sectors. Drive exce...

Rockville, MDRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the execution of product launches, ensuring readiness and adoption across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive operational change and enhance processes, while managing metri...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes, manage relationships within federal markets, and innovate solutions that enhance healthcare delivery and operat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal digital services programs, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships across multidisciplinary teams while ma...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $159K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation as a Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing proposal development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful project execu...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by optimizing clinical applications, enhancing radiology workflows, and collaborating with healthcare teams nationwide to ensure seamless operations and technical support across syste...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.