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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Director of Technology & Product
$115K - $135K *
Innovate technology strategy and operations, leading a team to enhance product lifecycle and client solutions. Collaborate with executives to implement AI tools and ensure effective vendor management...
3 days ago
Transcend: Team Lead, Plan Workstream, MedTech - Dynamo Deployment-Duration Based
$94K - $151K *
Join a team that's transforming supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and agility. As a Plan Workstream team lead, you'll ensure the successful deployment of a global Order-to-Cash template, dr...
3 days ago
$72K - $116K *
Drive quality assurance initiatives by leading data testing strategies, overseeing validation processes, and guiding technical teams in the healthcare domain. Translate complex data risks into actiona...
2 weeks ago
$134K - $223K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing enterprise value through strategic consulting and technical expertise. Leverage your Sprinklr knowledge to drive customer success and innovation while foster...
5 days ago
Lead Product Manager, AI Platform
$139K - $176K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of a transformative AI platform. Drive product strategy, enhance user experience, and ensure alignment across teams to deliver impactful solutions that empo...
2 weeks ago
Principal Developer (MES/Ignition)
$120K - $145K *
Innovate cutting-edge software solutions by leveraging advanced programming skills, designing intuitive user interfaces, and ensuring project success through Agile methodologies and technical oversigh...
5 days ago
$143K - $208K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy, ensuring performance and scalability across multiple facilities while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous impr...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Lead the execution of VDC deliverables, ensuring quality standards while coordinating across various project phases. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and deliver optimal results in BIM, con...
Reposted 2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform data into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks. Leverage expertise in Skyline DataMiner to enhance network performance analytics and e...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Product Management - Budgeting
$99K - $168K *
Lead a dynamic team in defining and executing product strategy for budgeting services. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive growt...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in the AEC industry. As a key member of our VDC group, you'll support design-build projects through advanced BIM technologies, ensuring efficiency and collaborati...
Reposted 1 week ago
$162K - $243K *
Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring project execution aligns with strategic objectives. Drive process improvements and maintain client relationships while overse...
3 days ago
$162K - $243K *
Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction. Drive project success through effective communication, budget oversight, and qua...
3 days ago
$100K *
Grow your career with a hands-on team transforming data chaos into clarity. Collaborate directly with clients to leverage advanced analytics and visualization tools, guiding them from frustration to i...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Lead Substation Physical Engineer
$107K - $195K *
Drive your career with impactful substation design projects, collaborating on utility systems from 12 kV to 500 kV. Leverage your expertise to enhance grid modernization and renewable energy integrati...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Innovate and lead the MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while driving evolution and collaboration across product domains to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency...
Reposted 4 days ago
$138K - $184K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while fostering collaboration across product domains. Drive innovation and enhance customer experien...
5 days ago
Civil Engineering Project Manager
$92K - $130K *
Elevate municipal engineering projects by managing diverse client needs, leading design efforts, and fostering collaboration. Utilize your expertise to enhance community infrastructure while ensuring...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $230K *
Empower growth in our waterfront engineering practice by leading innovative projects, fostering client relationships, and driving business development efforts in a dynamic environment focused on coast...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of waterfront engineering by leading innovative projects and expanding our coastal services. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client relationships and drive business developm...
1 week ago
$155K - $175K *
Unlock your potential by leading strategic business development initiatives, fostering client relationships, and driving growth in the architecture and engineering sectors. Collaborate with multidisci...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Total Rewards
$110K - $130K *
Transform Total Rewards initiatives by leading high-impact projects, collaborating across teams, and driving strategic outcomes. Leverage your expertise to enhance program management and deliver excep...
1 week ago
$145K - $175K *
Join a team that's redefining AI-driven solutions by leading product development for an innovative tech concierge. Drive the evolution of agent capabilities, ensuring quality and reliability while col...
1 week ago
Assessment and Authorization Team Lead (Remote)
$160K - $170K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity measures by assessing security controls, managing risks, and guiding a team of experts to ensure compliance and resilience across systems. Drive innovative s...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Optimize engagement and monetization strategies for an AI-driven product, transforming customer interactions into measurable growth. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and implement effective use...
1 week ago
What is a Project Lead?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Depending on experience and organization, Project Leads may advance into senior project management, program management, portfolio leadership, or operations leadership roles.