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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$90K - $140K *

Empower a dynamic team in optimizing revenue cycle services, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships to achieve operational and financial success in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $228K *

Drive enterprise Quality and Regulatory governance for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and overseeing manufacturing quality in the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical sector whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to build and enhance user-facing applications. Drive technical execution across domains, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring team members in a fully remote e...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $273K *

Lead the charge in a high-impact Growth team, managing and mentoring engineers, optimizing delivery, and driving product strategy to enhance customer acquisition and engagement efficiently...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic property claims team, overseeing operations, training, and adjudication. Drive process improvements, manage complex claims, and foster client relationships while ensuring compliance and...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $154K *

Analyze and enhance compensation strategies, ensuring competitive and compliant practices. Collaborate with HR and management to optimize job descriptions, conduct market analysis, and deliver insight...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Design and develop high-performing, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards while mentoring junior devel...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Take ownership of large-scale AI and technology programs, leading cross-functional teams to drive execution and align strategies. Utilize strong analytical and communication skills to enhance delivery...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $185K *

Transform complex workflows by leading AI-driven change initiatives, guiding senior leaders through redesign and adoption processes, and ensuring measurable outcomes in legal, tax, and trade sectors...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to validate and enhance data migration processes through comprehensive testing, ensuring quality and performance in a dynamic Agile environment. Your expertise will drive successful syst...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Deliver exceptional project management for complex HVAC installations, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and resolve technica...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic insights by analyzing cross-functional data to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with teams to build a trusted business intelligence framework, delivering actionable recommendations...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $160K *

Drive project success by managing integrated delivery across AI task orders, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to quality standards while maintaining project roadmaps and sche...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $110K *

Transform the landscape of learning recognition by leading cross-functional projects, coordinating with experts, and ensuring timely delivery of initiatives that align with strategic goals. Drive coll...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$113K - $197K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and roadmap, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and operati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining B2B product design by optimizing user experiences across diverse workflows, integrating AI-powered features, and creating impactful solutions for multiple user types. You...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion a pioneering research program that drives clarity in AI policy communications through rigorous qualitative and quantitative studies, fostering impactful recommendations across diverse teams...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $143K *

Empower small businesses by developing AI solutions that streamline workflows. Collaborate closely with customers to identify challenges and create impactful software that enhances efficiency and driv...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer experiences by designing, integrating, and optimizing innovative automation solutions. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver technical excellence and enhance service delivery...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $139K *

Transform user insights into impactful marketing strategies by conducting field research and testing tools in real-world environments. Collaborate with teams to visualize data and enhance product offe...

Calabasas, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams to drive drug development strategies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure successful execution of integrated plans, manage risks, and de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Innovate product management across a diverse SaaS portfolio, leading teams to enhance strategy and execution. Collaborate with executives to drive growth and operational excellence in global markets...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced infrastructure environment, driving execution among diverse technical and business teams, while adapting to evolving prio...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced utility grid management solutions, focusing on ADMS, OMS, and DERMS integrations. Drive project success through expert consulting, solution design, and implement...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   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.