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 *

Accelerate your career by managing innovative projects in autonomous driving. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mitigate risks, and drive solutions through data analysis and effective communication in a d...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $231K *

Join our dynamic Network team to lead complex projects, enhance provider experiences, and drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network infrastructure and en...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of construction by leading project execution, managing teams, and ensuring quality standards are met on time and within budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join us in overseeing construction projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards while managing teams and stakeholders effectively. Play a key role in project schedulin...

Quanah, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $273K *

Grow your career with a technical leadership role tackling complex challenges while mentoring others and collaborating on impactful projects across multiple engineering teams, elevating standards and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of advanced troubleshooting and field support for enterprise IT operations. Lead technicians, coordinate installations, and ensure seamless connectivity across remote locations while ma...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining tactical communications and networking strategies for unmanned systems. Leverage your expertise to shape connectivity solutions, ensuring seamless data exchange across jo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical safety and engineering by leading global programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites while mentoring teams and enhancing oper...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$102K - $142K *

Transform Salesforce systems by enhancing integrations and configurations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support professional services and streamline project management, ensuring seamless operati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Innovate and elevate a robust cybersecurity platform by architecting, building, and shipping features across the full stack. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance security, reliability, a...

Portland, MERemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate digital experiences by leading project execution across technology portfolios. Collaborate with business and tech leaders to drive priorities, enhance capabilities, and deliver exceptional me...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Elevate healthcare creativity by leading innovative campaigns that transform client brands. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful experiences across digital channels, leveraging insights and eme...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping portfolio-level product strategy for P&C insurance technology. Collaborate across multiple product lines to drive data-driven investment decisions and enhance overall portfo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $172K *

Drive strategic leadership for project and resource management, ensuring timely delivery and optimal resource utilization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and fi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $154K *

Champion end-to-end program delivery for rack integration operations, ensuring seamless production scheduling, materials coordination, and quality assurance while collaborating with cross-functional t...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Transform clinical trial execution by managing home visit projects, collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure compliance and success. Lead training, mentor junior staff, and drive process improve...

Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $231K *

Optimize governance in Utilization Management by leading policy development, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse healthcare lines. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

Connecticut, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $219K *

Engage with customers to identify key challenges and drive product innovation. Collaborate across hardware, software, and AI teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance physical operations and g...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive strategic healthcare marketing initiatives. Lead client relationships, oversee peer-to-peer programs, and mentor team members to ensure compliance and achieve results while fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $266K *

Join us to lead complex technical programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring system reliability. You'll manage project lifecycles, influence engineering decisions, and create effect...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing materials management. Lead strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, manage supplier relationships, and drive cross-f...

Downers Grove, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $243K *

Deliver innovative disaster recovery solutions for healthcare systems, ensuring compliance and resilience for clinical workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $226K *

Lead technical engagements for regional accounts, architecting hybrid solutions and ensuring high-quality customer support. Build relationships with clients and partners while driving strategic growth...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's delivering high-quality Salesforce solutions, translating complex business needs into technology. Leverage your expertise in development, integration, and project management to enha...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead customer engagement through technical discovery and deployment, integrating AI solutions while collaborating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams. Drive implementation efficiency and bridge...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.