Explore Project Manager Jobs

Project managers guide initiatives from planning through delivery, coordinating people, budgets, timelines, and resources to achieve business goals. Explore vetted Project Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Whether your background is in technology, construction, healthcare, finance, or operations, find openings that align with your experience and career ambitions.

What Does a Project Manager Do?

Project Managers define scope and objectives, build schedules and budgets, manage risks, communicate with stakeholders, and keep teams aligned. Depending on the organization, they may oversee a single project, a portfolio of initiatives, or cross-functional programs. Their work combines planning, problem-solving, leadership, and clear communication.

Skills and Qualifications for Project Manager Jobs

Employers commonly seek experience leading projects, managing stakeholders, and delivering results within agreed constraints. Useful capabilities include project planning, budgeting, risk management, team leadership, and written and verbal communication. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or project management software may be important for specific roles. Certifications such as PMP or an Agile credential can strengthen a candidate’s profile, though requirements vary by employer.

Project Manager Salaries and Career Growth

Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, scope of responsibility, and experience. Senior, specialized, and program-level roles may offer broader ownership and higher earning potential. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore Project Manager opportunities at this level.

Find Your Next Project Manager Role

Browse Project Manager job listings on Ladders to discover opportunities that match your expertise. Review role requirements, tailor your résumé to highlight measurable outcomes, and set up job alerts to stay informed about new openings. Explore related titles such as Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, and Technical Project Manager as you plan your next move.

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$75K - $90K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing water treatment projects. Engage with engineers, owners, and subcontractors to ensure project safety, budget adherence, quality control, and timely comp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with this dynamic role managing infrastructure projects, collaborating with stakeholders, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely delivery while adhering to safety standards and budget...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Manage cross-functional projects from planning to delivery, ensuring effective scope, timeline, and budget management while fostering Agile practices and stakeholder collaboration for successful outco...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Manage the full project life cycle for new installations and modernization, ensuring high-quality outcomes through collaboration with teams and stakeholders while driving operational excellence and cu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare infrastructure through effective project management. Oversee construction projects at Veterans Affairs facilities, ensuring timely execution, compl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations by leading project phases, managing stakeholders, and ensuring quality delivery within budget and timeline. Collaborate across teams to achieve strategic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementations, managing all project phases from initiation to post-go-live support. Utilize your leadership and stakeholder management skills to e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $118K *

Join a team that's leading Municipal Class Environmental Assessments for water and wastewater infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage projects, and ensure quality while minimizing financ...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$105K - $118K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure by leading environmental assessments, managing project teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective capital planning and risk...

Brampton, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing agile teams through the SDLC, ensuring quality and collaboration while delivering enterprise applications that support national security missions. Drive project success by...

Today

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

$125K - $135K *

Deliver impactful project management for complex construction initiatives, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to drive...

3 days ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving impactful construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and personnel to ensure successful project execution while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the successful execution of electrical construction projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and strong customer satisfaction. Lead teams, manage timelines, and uphold safety while fostering...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead and transform large-scale retrofit and modernization projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing st...

Louisville, KYRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful project execution by leading large-scale retrofit and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication while driving best practices and strategic improvements to achieve client obj...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $95K *

Drive the development of compelling proposals for federal and commercial opportunities. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure high-quality submissions that meet client requirements and showcase o...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by managing multiple IT projects for a federal agency, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget within a structured PMO framework in a dynamic law enforcement environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by managing diverse IT projects within a dynamic federal law enforcement environment. Collaborate across teams and ensure project success through effective PMO practices and methodologies...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Manage construction projects and lead the coordination of subcontractors while developing business plans, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining quality standards. Join a dynamic team committed t...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing personnel and operational execution across critical Navy training programs. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, and ensure successful program del...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $185K *

Empower the success of a critical Navy software development program by managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication, and overseeing project execution, risk management, and qualit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Transform project execution in the steel-making industry by managing commercial aspects of medium to large contracts. Collaborate with teams to ensure financial integrity, timely billing, and effectiv...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $100K *

Empower project success by leading complex customer initiatives from kickoff to delivery. Collaborate across teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong customer r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Drive excellence in facility operations by leading a skilled team, ensuring optimal maintenance and service across complex systems, and supporting a culture of reliability and cost control in a federa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Project Manager plans and coordinates work to deliver a project successfully. Responsibilities often include setting scope and timelines, managing budgets and risks, communicating with stakeholders, and guiding teams through delivery.

  • What qualifications are common for Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for project leadership experience, planning and budgeting skills, stakeholder management, and strong communication. Some positions request industry experience, knowledge of Agile or Waterfall methods, or credentials such as PMP.

  • How much do Project Managers earn?question toggle

    Project Manager salaries vary by location, industry, experience, and the size and complexity of the work. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • Which industries hire Project Managers?question toggle

    Project Managers work across many sectors, including technology, construction, healthcare, finance, consulting, and operations. Responsibilities and technical requirements differ by industry.

  • What related job titles should Project Managers search for?question toggle

    Related titles include Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, IT Project Manager, and Project Management Office (PMO) Manager.