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.
$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
Senior / Lead / Principal Software Engineer - Foundations Team (Infrastructure/Platform)
$117K - $313K *
Drive impactful change by building highly scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems. Collaborate with a top-tier team to enhance performance and quality while participating in dynamic software d...
Reposted 1 week ago
Executive Producer, Command Centers
$140K - $160K *
Lead and optimize Creator Command Centers, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction across multiple engagements while building a high-performing team and refining operational practices...
3 days ago
$123K - $185K *
Lead the charge in optimizing process control and equipment projects across multiple manufacturing plants, driving improvements and ensuring effective implementation in the Feed Manufacturing Operatio...
Reposted 1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in SOCOM's UxS and autonomy control systems. Lead growth initiatives, manage capture strategies, and build relationships across the special operations community t...
6 days ago
$159K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for complex payment systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize code, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality prod...
1 week ago
IT Technical Training Lead (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and execution of technical training programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise modernization and operational priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workforce profi...
5 days ago
Sr. Principal Platform Engineer
$162K - $211K *
Join a dynamic engineering team to build and maintain production platforms, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring system reliability and integration with IT Sec...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Execute comprehensive program management for a critical Air Force contract, leading a diverse team to ensure compliance, quality, and performance across multiple global operations while maintaining 24...
4 days ago
Engagement Manager - LE Diversified Industries
$116K - $207K *
Lead and manage mid to large Workday deployments, resolving complex issues while enhancing methodologies. Guide teams, ensure project success, and support executive expectations through effective comm...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Drive program delivery across multiple products, ensuring timely outcomes by managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder priorities. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate project data...
2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Data Retrieval
$272K - $431K *
Lead the charge in architecting and scaling data acquisition infrastructure for foundation models. Collaborate across teams to enhance web crawling, ingestion, and data quality, ensuring reliable, hig...
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Director, Engineering - Corporate Giving
$140K - $190K *
Transform the Corporate Giving domain by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving product innovation, and ensuring compliance while managing enterprise-scale disbursement systems for social...
3 weeks ago
Director of Business Development
$150K - $175K *
Grow your career with a leadership role in federal business development, driving strategy and execution for health programs. Lead capture management, build relationships, and mentor staff while contri...
4 days ago
Senior Manager, Technical Program Management
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in shaping a new Technical Program Management team, guiding TPMs to deliver impactful results while fostering collaboration across Engineering and Product. Drive strategic planning and...
2 weeks ago
Sr IT Project Management Specialist
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction through data analysis and effective communication across teams...
6 days ago
Lead Substation Commissioning Specialist
$140K - $185K *
Lead the charge in overseeing the commissioning of electrical substations, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams, manage projects, and build cl...
5 days ago
Technical Project Manager, Business Applications
$110K - $120K *
Drive impactful business application initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance efficiency and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Microsoft...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in transforming ideas into impactful products, owning the entire process from concept to launch. Collaborate closely with engineering and customers to deliver innovative solutions in a...
2 weeks ago
FSP - Project Manager II / Sr. Project Manager - Oncology & Ophthalmology
$140K - $185K *
Lead global project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while fostering client relationships and team collaboration. Drive operational excellence in clinical research, p...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as a senior technical leader, driving innovative platform solutions and enhancing integration processes. Collaborate across teams to improve user experiences and streamline operati...
3 days ago
Application Development Team Manager
$147K - $198K *
Lead a dynamic software development team, driving modernization and secure engineering practices across legacy and cloud-native systems while fostering collaboration and high-quality delivery...
2 days ago
Lead Analyst, Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR)
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of healthcare revenue management by leading IDR processes, ensuring compliance, and driving data-informed improvements while mentoring a team of analysts to optimize workflows and enh...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform proposal management by owning the writing and submission process. Drive compliance and quality in federal proposals, ensuring timely, persuasive submissions that reflect our unique voice and...
1 week ago
Director, PDM Planning & Operations
$125K - $150K *
Deliver strategic leadership for a centralized partner data management system, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...
2 weeks 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.