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.
$110K - $130K *
Lead large-scale automation projects, guiding teams through all phases with a focus on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial management in a collaborative environment...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in commissioning and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying systems across diverse substations, ensuring reliability and safety while mentoring junior technicians and collaborati...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring junior technicians and co...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Lead mission-critical projects by commissioning and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Lead mission-critical projects by overseeing commissioning and testing of protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and safety while mentoring junior technicians in a d...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Empower mission-critical projects by leading the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability across generation, transmission, and di...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role in commissioning and testing advanced protective relaying systems. Lead projects in complex environments, ensuring reliability and safety while mentoring junior t...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring ju...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Champion reliability in complex environments by leading the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced protective relaying systems across generation, transmission, and distribution substa...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading the commissioning and testing of protective relaying systems in complex environments, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations whi...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring junior technicians and op...
4 days ago
Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
$100K - $120K *
Empower your career with a Lead Protection and Control Technician role, overseeing commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems in complex environments, while mentoring junior tec...
4 days ago
Principal Business Technology Product Manager
$131K - $176K *
Shape the future of sales excellence by owning end-to-end seller experiences. You’ll optimize workflows, create impactful solutions, and directly influence our revenue systems through innovative produ...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
Empower marketing innovation by leading product development for a cutting-edge intelligence platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive strategic decisions t...
2 weeks ago
Channel Development, Lead Retention
$115K - $158K *
Drive strategies to enhance customer engagement and retention for pharmacy services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize member experiences, increase auto-refill adoption, and boost pr...
Reposted 3 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive the successful execution of multiple e-discovery projects, collaborating with legal teams and mentoring junior staff. Ensure quality standards, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships...
5 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead product marketing initiatives by crafting compelling messaging and strategies that drive customer engagement and adoption. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and measure performan...
3 days ago
Director, HEDIS and Quality Performance
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's driving HEDIS performance across all business lines, enhancing quality outcomes and operational effectiveness. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee cross-functional collaboration, an...
6 days ago
Member of Strategic Staff, Model Ecosystem
$125K - $150K *
Engage with model partners to drive integration and launch of generative AI solutions. Own relationships end-to-end, negotiate terms, and collaborate across teams to scale partnerships and enhance our...
6 days ago
Forward Deployed Strategist - R01572124
$170K - $230K *
Transform business operations by leading cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex challenges, ensuring measurable value realization through strategic execution and innovative solutions...
6 days ago
Director of Business Process Excellence
$155K - $205K *
Champion process excellence by optimizing workflows and driving cross-functional improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality throu...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $250K *
Tackle systemic challenges by building tools and practices that enhance performance, scalability, and decision-making across engineering teams, fostering collaboration and driving solutions that bridg...
3 days ago
$109K - $164K *
Drive advanced digital forensics and incident response initiatives while mentoring a skilled engineering team. Leverage deep technical knowledge to enhance operational capabilities and ensure exceptio...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, Practice Development
$125K - $150K *
Drive strategic growth by managing client accounts and expanding market share. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction while mentoring team members...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive innovative energy solutions by developing Energy Conservation Measures and Facility Improvements. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success through effective communication, analysis, and...
2 days 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.