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.
Platform Engineer - FedD180/FedD181
$123K - $166K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud platform reliability and security. As a Platform Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD to build and maintain robust infrastru...
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Technical Product Specialist, BRIX
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of technical customer engagements, troubleshooting software issues, and enhancing product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and inform produ...
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Infrastructure Lead, DoD / DoW
$163K - $203K *
Shape the future of defense infrastructure by leading technical engagements and ensuring successful project execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet mission-c...
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Principal Engineer, System Performance Analytics
$200K - $275K *
Lead the development of off-board AI evaluation frameworks to optimize safety and performance for autonomous vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems and enhance di...
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Deputy Director, Partnerships & Technical Integration
$196K - $210K *
Partner with us to shape the future of semiconductor workforce development by aligning industry needs with educational strategies, fostering partnerships, and leading initiatives that ensure technical...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Software Development
$145K - $225K *
Lead the charge in software development, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Oversee strategic planning and team development to enhance product quality and efficiency, while fostering a...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager, Campaign Operations
$180K - $200K *
Manage the campaign calendar and ensure timely launches by transforming customer requests into actionable specs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project alignment and drive success...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Engage partners by driving technical enablement and solution design. Collaborate across teams to empower resellers and integrators, ensuring successful adoption and growth of innovative solutions thro...
3 weeks ago
Cloud / System Engineering Lead (Senior)
$120K - $145K *
Lead engineering initiatives for cloud operations and enterprise systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud solutions a...
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Oracle EPM Senior Project Manager
$120K - $145K *
Lead Oracle Cloud EPM projects, ensuring timely delivery and high quality. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage resources to achieve project objectives, fostering team success and effective commun...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $90K *
Lead the visual narrative of client brands by delivering exceptional design solutions across multiple channels. Collaborate with diverse teams to uphold high standards and participate in innovative pr...
Reposted 1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the design and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability in support...
3 weeks ago
Principal Business Intelligence Lead, System Performance
$200K - $275K *
Elevate data strategy and reporting for the System Performance Organization, transforming complex robotics data into compelling narratives for executive stakeholders while fostering team growth and al...
Reposted 3 days ago
$72K - $100K *
Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Credit Analyst, owning the underwriting cycle from application review to decision-making. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance credit processes and contribute to a...
1 week ago
$120K - $200K *
Transform backend services and REST APIs in a collaborative environment. Leverage your software engineering skills to support cyber training initiatives, utilizing modern technologies and cloud infras...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Empower cross-functional collaboration by aligning technology with business priorities. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance cybersecurity compliance, and foster trusted relationships to optimize ente...
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$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by serving as a strategic liaison between Finance, Facilities, and Supply Chain functions and IT, ensuring alignment of technology capabilities with business priorities and driving su...
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Senior Analyst of Transformation
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving transformative change through strategic analysis and execution. This high-visibility role collaborates with leadership to ensure progress on critical initiatives and enhance...
Reposted 1 week ago
$112K - $143K *
Drive product innovation by overseeing the lifecycle of our flagship car wash software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality deliver...
3 days ago
Senior/Staff Software Engineer (Platform and Execution Model)
$180K - $240K *
Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...
2 weeks ago
Project / Product Manager - Containerized Data Centers - Remote
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in managing complex containerized data center projects, ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational goals from inception to completion while balancing scope, budget, and...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $230K *
Accelerate your career by driving growth through strategic partnerships. Own the complete lifecycle from sourcing to managing affiliate partnerships that enhance our customer acquisition and revenue s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Consultant, IRA Advisory
$78K - $126K *
Join a dynamic team providing advisory services in energy, infrastructure, and economic development. Contribute to project development and support while building meaningful relationships in a collabor...
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Lead Director, Software Development Engineering (Member Eligibility Services)
$144K - $288K *
Drive modernization and operational stability for eligibility processing, leading a multi-team engineering organization to enhance cloud-based data services and APIs, ensuring high availability and co...
1 week ago
$161K - $190K *
Drive strategic initiatives across diverse real estate portfolios, ensuring client satisfaction and innovative solutions. Lead teams in delivering excellence while managing complex relationships and f...
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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.