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.
Senior Director, Engineering, Precision Defense
$270K - $365K *
Lead a dynamic engineering organization to transform offensive capabilities into proactive defense. Shape strategy, scale teams, and deliver innovative solutions across multiple pillars, ensuring robu...
4 days ago
Senior Manager, Technical Product Ownership
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of CRM solutions, driving technical leadership and product strategy within the Salesforce ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client por...
6 days ago
Principal Analog Layout Design Engineer/Lead
$150K - $180K *
Transform the future of optical communication systems by leading complex analog layout design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior engin...
5 days ago
Associate Principal - Industry Advisory 3
$80K - $100K *
Shape the future of semiconductor advisory by leading transformative projects, driving multimillion-dollar sales, and mentoring a dynamic team of consultants to deliver innovative solutions in supply...
2 weeks ago
$155K - $185K *
Transform the technology landscape by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicaid Enterprise Systems, driving system architecture improvements and mentoring engineers towards high-quality, secu...
Reposted today
$200K - $220K *
Lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence for a federal procurement division, ensuring client satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainable growth while managing a diverse portfolio...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform cybersecurity practices by leading RMF/ATO processes for a cloud-based platform, ensuring compliance with NIST standards and implementing robust security controls. Collaborate with stakehold...
3 weeks ago
Principal, Security Operations
$110K - $130K *
Engage in advanced security operations as a Senior Security Analyst, leading incident response, enhancing detection capabilities, and driving process improvements to protect critical assets in a dynam...
1 week ago
PMRT - Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
$140K - $160K *
Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for defense personnel, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate in an agile team to enhance program and financial management tool...
3 days ago
$154K - $181K *
Lead and optimize enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to align systems with organizational goals while managing...
5 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the future of healthcare business operations by driving growth, optimizing performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and...
2 weeks ago
$185K - $225K *
Launch innovative full-stack solutions, owning features from backend to UI. Collaborate with a remote team to enhance agent workflows and ensure secure, reliable experiences in a regulated financial e...
1 week ago
Senior Construction Project Manager (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Oversee complex projects from pre-bid to completion, ensuring quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. Play a key role in decision-making and team guidance while managing risks and project delivery a...
Reposted 2 days ago
Project Manager - United Concordia Dental
$68K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining project health through effective planning and execution. Drive stakeholde...
1 week ago
Lead Program Manager, Customer Portfolio
$110K - $130K *
Lead complex product group initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-team collaboration. Mentor program managers while driving transformat...
2 weeks ago
$202K - $318K *
Accelerate progress at our AI-driven platform by leading a high-performing engineering team. Oversee technical direction, manage people, and ensure quality to deliver impactful agent experiences acros...
3 weeks ago
Group Project Manager, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Advertising
$120K - $150K *
Champion integrated project management for complex pharmaceutical advertising, leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget while mentoring junior staff and enhanci...
4 days ago
$116K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading payer negotiations and expanding access across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid sectors. Drive strategic partnerships and ensure compliance while maximizing patient acces...
1 week ago
Platform & DevSecOps Delivery Architect
$125K - $150K *
Transform software delivery by architecting a secure, automated platform that empowers development teams to ship compliant code effortlessly. Collaborate across systems to ensure operational readiness...
3 weeks ago
Principal Engineer, Monetization Engineering
$223K - $317K *
Drive the evolution of a robust Fulfillment platform, shaping architecture and strategy while mentoring teams. Lead modernization efforts to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance, ensuring...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer, Unity Rewards
$179K - $341K *
Architect and lead the mobile app development for a consumer rewards platform. Create engaging UI/UX, integrate backend systems, and manage virtual economies while mentoring engineering talent and ens...
Reposted 2 days ago
$200K - $250K *
Join us to architect and lead the development of scalable fintech solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure architectural integrity while shaping the future o...
Reposted 4 days ago
$200K - $250K *
Transform the architectural vision of a fintech platform by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams to innovate and enhance the financial...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $130K *
Join a team that's leading WMS-to-robotics integration projects, collaborating with clients and vendors to deliver scalable solutions. This hybrid role requires a blend of technical and operational ex...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - U.S. Healthcare Programs
$110K - $130K *
Lead complex healthcare project initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and operational readiness while maintaining high standards of governance. Foster strong partnerships with clients, manag...
Reposted 3 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.