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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$125K - $145K *

Lead campaign strategy and execution for oncology pharma marketing, driving performance optimization and cross-functional collaboration. Own end-to-end campaign management, ensuring alignment with bus...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a fast-paced team as you shape our product direction, driving customer engagement and retention for a climate tech company focused on sustainable agriculture. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $220K *

Lead the execution of complex public works and infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement throughout all phases from planning to completion. Drive recovery initia...

Los Angeles, CARemote

5 days ago

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

$81K - $110K *

Lead the transformation of patient care by enhancing utilization review processes, ensuring quality documentation, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize clinical outcomes and financial p...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading multimillion-dollar automated storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction a...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $128K *

Champion continuous improvement initiatives across North America, driving safety, quality, and cost metrics. Collaborate with teams to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies and foster a culture of op...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful onboarding for new customers by managing projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring a smooth transition and...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $164K *

Unlock potential by leading power system engineering efforts to design innovative electrification solutions for EHV/HV substations, ensuring project execution success and maximizing business developme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $95K *

Shape engaging learning experiences by leveraging your instructional design expertise. Collaborate with teams to develop high-quality, accessible content across various modalities, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$144K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading product innovation in clinical genomics. Shape tools for case management and data workflows, ensuring efficiency and quality while collaborating with lab directors and engi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $110K *

Engage in the successful delivery of automation projects, supporting execution through commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while de...

Muskogee, OKRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $257K *

Lead multi-disciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges in remote sensing, integrating advanced algorithms and data analytics to enhance national space programs and deliver innovative solutions for...

El Segundo, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead and transform large-scale retrofit and modernization projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing st...

Louisville, KYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer broadband initiatives by leading multidisciplinary teams in project management, financial oversight, and client engagement. Drive strategic planning and compliance for funding programs while e...

Franklin, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Empower a healthcare association by leading strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships, and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program excellence and ensure effective...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Lead and manage the Cloud & Data Center team, ensuring successful project execution and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards across cloud and virtualization...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale engineering projects by overseeing design tasks, ensuring compliance, and mentoring team members. Collaborate with project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team of ROC Controllers to ensure safe, reliable operations of renewable energy assets, responding to complex events, and enhancing compliance with industry s...

Calgary, ABRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$225K - $285K *

Lead the implementation of global PLM/PDM systems, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance supply chain processes and support a Tier 1 ERP buildout, ensuring scalability and efficiency across inte...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $300K *

Transform customer experiences by leading the multi-location product initiative, driving strategy, and developing innovative solutions that scale across the platform for diverse users, empowering them...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

Florida, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $126K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in the cardiovascular ASC market. Engage with key stakeholders, develop strategic plans, and orchestrate complex opportunities to enhance healthcare delivery acro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $240K *

Empower teams to innovate in residential construction software by leading high-performing engineering groups, fostering Agile practices, and enhancing project management for builders and homeowners al...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $199K *

Lead the charge in driving client success through strategic account management and sales leadership. Cultivate relationships with C-level executives while developing innovative solutions for global ac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $180K *

Lead product strategy and outcomes across diverse portfolios, driving team success and aligning customer needs with business objectives. Foster collaboration across functions to deliver impactful prod...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.