Executive Project Manager Jobs

Executive Project Manager jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, construction, and consulting, at every level from senior manager to VP and C-suite, with specializations in program governance, digital transformation, and enterprise portfolio management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles544+
Top stateTexas
Top employerGilbane
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type61% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Delivery Executive / Project Principal Consultant
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Delivery Executive / Project Principal Consultant
SAP
Atlanta, Georgia
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
$201k - $341k/yr
Hybrid
No degree
10,000+

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Senior Project Executive – Healthcare and Commercial
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Senior Project Executive – Healthcare and Commercial
KFI Engineers
Indianapolis, Indiana
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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Project Executive - Commercial Construction
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Project Executive - Commercial Construction
Mortenson Construction
Nashville, Tennessee
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$168k - $252k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
1,001-5,000

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Executive - Program & Project Management
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Executive - Program & Project Management
LTM Limited
Quincy, Massachusetts
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$35 - $40/hr
10,000+

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Project Executive - Plumbing
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Project Executive - Plumbing
AMPAM PARKS MECHANICAL
Fremont, California
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Sales
$190k - $250k/yr
501-1,000

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Executive Project Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Gilbane41
  • Turner Construction Company23
  • The Waldinger Corporation17
  • Jobot16
  • HITT Contracting15

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate60
  • Staffing & Recruiting17
  • Consulting & Professional Services12
  • Manufacturing9
  • Energy3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in executive project manager jobs.

  • PMP certification or equivalent program management credential required or strongly preferred
  • 10 or more years of project or program management experience with enterprise-level scope
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets of several million dollars across multiple simultaneous projects
  • Proficiency with project management and portfolio tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and reporting to C-suite or senior leadership
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related discipline

Tips for Your Executive Project Manager Job Search

Quantify portfolio scale on your resume

Executive project managers are judged on scope, not just delivery. List the number of concurrent workstreams you owned, total budget managed, and cross-functional headcount you influenced. Hiring committees compare these figures directly, so vague language costs you interviews.

Highlight governance frameworks you have used

Many postings specify a methodology preference, whether that is PMP, SAFe, PRINCE2, or an in-house PMO standard. Name the frameworks you have operated inside and the contexts where you applied them, so recruiters can match your background to their environment quickly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists executive project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by organizational maturity

An executive project manager role at a startup building its first PMO requires a different pitch than one at a Fortune 500 optimizing existing processes. Read the job description for signals like 'build from scratch' or 'standardize at scale' and tailor your cover letter to that specific challenge.

Prepare a stakeholder-conflict story for interviews

Interviewers at the executive level almost always probe for how you handle competing priorities among senior stakeholders. Prepare a specific example where you realigned two or more executives on scope, timeline, or resources, and walk through your decision-making process step by step.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary

At the executive level, equity, annual bonuses, and performance review cycles vary significantly across industries. Before your final conversation, research the typical comp structure in your target sector so you can respond to an offer with specific, informed counters on each component.

Executive Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most executive project managers?

The companies hiring the most executive project managers right now include Gilbane, Turner Construction Company, and The Waldinger Corporation, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in technology, healthcare systems, and large financial institutions running multi-year transformation programs.

How many executive project manager jobs are remote?

About 39% of executive project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the seniority level's reliance on regular executive alignment and stakeholder visibility. Roles tied to program governance, digital transformation, and PMO leadership tend to offer the most schedule flexibility, while construction and facilities-driven projects are predominantly on-site.

How do you become an executive project manager?

Start by earning a PMP or similar credential and building a record of delivering complex, multi-workstream projects. Move into program manager or senior project manager roles where you manage budget authority and cross-functional teams. Develop executive communication skills, then pursue director or VP-level program roles that expose you to portfolio governance and organizational change management before targeting executive project manager titles.

Can you get hired as an executive project manager without direct experience?

Moving directly into an executive project manager role without prior senior program management experience is uncommon, but there are realistic paths. Candidates from operations leadership, consulting, or engineering management can position transferable skills in budget ownership, stakeholder alignment, and large team coordination. Earning a PMP or MBA and targeting smaller organizations building out their PMO function tends to lower the experience barrier significantly.

What does the executive project manager interview process look like?

Most processes run three to five rounds. An initial screen with HR or a talent partner focuses on background and culture fit. A structured behavioral interview with the hiring executive or PMO leader probes for specific examples of managing scope, risk, and stakeholder conflict. Final rounds often include a panel with cross-functional leaders and sometimes a case study or portfolio presentation demonstrating how you handled a complex program from initiation through delivery.

Where can I find and apply to executive project manager jobs?

You can find and apply to executive project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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