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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$90K - $189K *

Drive modernization efforts by leading the implementation of Tenable architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance solutions for the Department of the Air Force, and en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Elevate your career by leading the modernization of Tenable architecture for the Department of the Air Force. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance compliance solutions and drive technical improv...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining the Software Development Lifecycle and Developer Experience. Lead global strategies, build innovative offerings, and drive transformation for clients, leveraging expertis...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing API, Web, and Mobile teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with product goals while driving technical ownership and fostering team grow...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $247K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $120K *

Lead high-impact proposal efforts globally, managing complex RFIs and RFPs. Drive collaboration, ensure quality, and optimize strategies for proposal submissions in a fast-paced, deadline-focused envi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $162K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Help us lead the charge in optimizing Radio Access Network deployments. This role combines RF engineering expertise with project management to ensure successful execution from planning to carrier acce...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$128K - $205K *

Elevate your career by owning the TA tech stack, driving integrations, and enhancing system efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and lead vendor relationships, all...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive digital product delivery, managing cross-team dependencies and stakeholder alignment. Leverage your technical expertise to ensure successful execution of complex initiatives a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring architectural consistency and best practices. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring engineers and d...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a remote team in managing healthcare operations and compliance for a Federal IDRE program. Drive performance, enhance quality, and ensure regulatory adherence while fost...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $117K *

Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through technology. Lead and mentor a talented group of professionals in delivering high-performance computing solutions that support innovative rese...

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

$98K - $188K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $158K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.