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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$100K - $120K *

Join a team that drives successful engineering projects in energy and infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in cost management and project control to deliver high-value outcomes while collaborating...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead architectural projects by managing teams, ensuring quality, and maintaining client relationships. Oversee all phases from design to construction, delivering on time and within budget while mentor...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$96K - $120K *

Join us to lead SAP projects for federal clients, ensuring successful execution from initiation to closeout. You'll manage scope, schedule, and risk while driving performance and fostering stakeholder...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead and deliver commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety from preconstruction to closeout while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive successful project execution by managing the full lifecycle of commercial construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction, financial performance, and quality while fostering strong relations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Empower project success by managing capital construction and renovation initiatives. Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. Collaborate with...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Oversee engineering projects by managing resources, ensuring quality control, and fostering client relationships. Drive timely delivery and maintain project profitability while mentoring team members...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering construction projects successfully. As an owner's representative, you'll ensure quality and compliance while managing timelines and budgets. Grow your career...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to oversee multifaceted construction projects as the owner’s representative, ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget while collaborating with contractors and design teams for optim...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a key liaison in construction projects, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery while upholding quality standards. Collaborate closely with contractors and design teams, driving project su...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer project management excellence! Lead teams to ensure successful project delivery from ideation to completion while aligning processes with corporate objectives, optimizing stakeholder engagemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to driving project success through leadership, communication, and collaboration. You'll manage cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring customer s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing medium-to-large projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, timelines, and quality standards while delivering impactful results in a dynamic environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform project management by overseeing engineering initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, manage resources, and communicate effective...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, troubleshoot issues, and communicate effectively with clients while maintaining safety and qual...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power systems studies projects for mission critical facilities, ensuring accurate execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with inte...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Make your mark by leading construction projects in transportation, ensuring quality and adherence to contract requirements while managing a talented team and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Deliver technical leadership for major transportation projects across the Tennessee region. Collaborate with teams to ensure projects align with contractual and quality standards, oversee inspections...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $125K *

Shape the future of impactful projects by leading agile teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups. Drive project success through effective management pra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of refinery projects by leading capital initiatives, ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery while managing multiple projects across various phases and collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Engage in overseeing construction projects from pre-construction to final acceptance, ensuring compliance with contracts and schedules. Utilize your leadership and technical skills to guide teams thro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Oversee and manage stacked townhome condominium projects across the Greater Toronto Area. Ensure budget, schedule, and quality while leading permit approvals and coordinating teams to address risks an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the execution of construction projects, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and quality standards while fostering team collaboration and proactive problem-solving for optimal project outc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join and lead construction project execution, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and safety standards. Manage team operations and collaborate across functions to drive project success and mento...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.