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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$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...

1 month 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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver successful construction projects by leading the on-site team, managing budgets, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met while mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative env...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple deployment projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to define goals, mitigate risks, and leverage Fortra products for o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Elevate project execution by managing capital and maintenance initiatives from concept to commissioning. Collaborate across disciplines, ensuring compliance and coordinating stakeholders to drive effi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing complex capital projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliance, optimizing budgets, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment to en...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead software development and modernization projects, driving cross-functional collaboration and Agile delivery to enhance business applications and processes across a global IT environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading software development and modernization projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic global environment, utilizing Agile me...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading project management efforts for critical defense operations. Drive technical, cost, and schedule performance while ensuring compliance and fostering team collaboration in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing turnkey mechanical and building automation projects. Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality while fostering strong r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the retrofit of a high-density AI Compute Datacenter, ensuring programmatic accountability and technical compliance while advising government stakeholders on project mile...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Optimize statewide Integrated Facilities Management for 13 federal buildings and 150 leased sites. Lead budget management, quality control, and staffing strategies while ensuring compliance with contr...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.