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 - $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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction through data analysis and effective communication across teams...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 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.