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At Slipstream, we work to streamline IT Support and provide managed solutions with a strategic consulting and global leadership management approach. Our solutions are designed exclusively for emerging pharma and biotech organizations.
Slipstream’s industry-leading solutions free clients from the demands of internal IT and allow them to rapidly advance their mission. Led by a leadership team that has been together for over 10 years, you will join a proven team, culture, and strategy to drive innovation within the IT outsourcing industry while developing your skillset with the opportunities for internal growth.
Job Summary
The Technical Manager drives the technological advancement of the organization. They oversee the systems and networking teams, and ensure the implementation, innovation, and efficient management of IT infrastructure. The Technical Manager collaborates with networking and systems support teams to enhance system performance, complete projects and support technical services. Technical Managers keep up with advancements in the field and promote technological innovation.
Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day operations
- Respond to customer service issues in a timely manner
- Manage innovation, implementation and ongoing support of systems and networks
- Manage support teams and evaluating performance metrics
- Oversee infrastructure testing, documentation, and change management
- Ensure that products and services are delivered on time and within budget
- Manage software and hardware installations and upgrades
- Maintain computer network infrastructure and ensure network security
- Hire and train new IT staff
- Ensure continuing education of the latest industry techniques and best practices
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in a business administration field or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in technical management
- Ability to manage IT support teams, as well as hire and train new IT staff
- Extensive experience in collaborating with development teams and clients
- Ability to diagnose faults, oversee documentation, and implement required changes
- Ensuring optimal hardware and software functionality, as well as network security
- Ability to keep up with IT advancements
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of management practices and techniques
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Travel up to 10%
- Must be on-camera for remote calls.
Work Schedule
- Typical schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Must be flexible to accommodate departmental needs
Work Location
- Place of employment is expected to be Remote.
- For all remote meetings, there is an expectation of being on-camera for all meetings with appropriate attire and background.
Physical Requirements
- This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- The ability to move about to accomplish tasks.
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
- Communicating verbally and written word with others to exchange information.
- Exposure to a standard office environment with average room temperatures with no adverse environmental conditions expected.
Benefits
- 401k match
- Comprehensive group health, dental, vision benefits
- Life insurance/LTD
- Discretionary PTO
Slipstream is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Slipstream makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
At Slipstream, we work to streamline IT Support and provide managed solutions with a strategic consulting and global leadership management approach. Our solutions are designed exclusively for emerging pharma and biotech organizations.
Slipstream’s industry-leading solutions free clients from the demands of internal IT and allow them to rapidly advance their mission. Led by a leadership team that has been together for over 10 years, you will join a proven team, culture, and strategy to drive innovation within the IT outsourcing industry while developing your skillset with the opportunities for internal growth.
Job Summary
The Technical Manager drives the technological advancement of the organization. They oversee the systems and networking teams, and ensure the implementation, innovation, and efficient management of IT infrastructure. The Technical Manager collaborates with networking and systems support teams to enhance system performance, complete projects and support technical services. Technical Managers keep up with advancements in the field and promote technological innovation.
Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day operations
- Respond to customer service issues in a timely manner
- Manage innovation, implementation and ongoing support of systems and networks
- Manage support teams and evaluating performance metrics
- Oversee infrastructure testing, documentation, and change management
- Ensure that products and services are delivered on time and within budget
- Manage software and hardware installations and upgrades
- Maintain computer network infrastructure and ensure network security
- Hire and train new IT staff
- Ensure continuing education of the latest industry techniques and best practices
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in a business administration field or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in technical management
- Ability to manage IT support teams, as well as hire and train new IT staff
- Extensive experience in collaborating with development teams and clients
- Ability to diagnose faults, oversee documentation, and implement required changes
- Ensuring optimal hardware and software functionality, as well as network security
- Ability to keep up with IT advancements
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of management practices and techniques
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Travel up to 10%
- Must be on-camera for remote calls.
Work Schedule
- Typical schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Must be flexible to accommodate departmental needs
Work Location
- Place of employment is expected to be Remote.
- For all remote meetings, there is an expectation of being on-camera for all meetings with appropriate attire and background.
Physical Requirements
- This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- The ability to move about to accomplish tasks.
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
- Communicating verbally and written word with others to exchange information.
- Exposure to a standard office environment with average room temperatures with no adverse environmental conditions expected.
Benefits
- 401k match
- Comprehensive group health, dental, vision benefits
- Life insurance/LTD
- Discretionary PTO
Slipstream is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Slipstream makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Jobot327
- HDR281
- CVS Health228
- Colliers Engineering & Design175
- WSP154
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3,453
- Technology & Software1,926
- Construction & Real Estate1,526
- Healthcare & Medical Services755
- Manufacturing742
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience managing cross-functional projects from initiation to close
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- PMP certification or equivalent formal project management credential preferred
- Experience coordinating stakeholders across multiple departments or business units
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for status reporting and escalation
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field
Tips for Your Project Lead Job Search
Quantify delivery outcomes on your resume
Project leads are judged on results, so replace task descriptions with delivery metrics. Call out on-time completion rates, budget adherence, and team size you coordinated. Hiring managers scan for evidence you brought projects across the finish line, not just managed activity.
Match your methodology to the posting
Some employers run Agile sprints, others use waterfall or hybrid frameworks. Read each job description carefully and mirror its language. If the posting says Scrum, lead with your sprint planning experience. Generic methodology claims get filtered out fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target industries where you have domain fluency
A project lead in construction needs different credibility signals than one in software delivery. Narrow your search to verticals where you can speak the stakeholder language fluently. Cross-industry applications succeed when your resume translates domain knowledge explicitly, not implicitly.
Prepare a stakeholder-management story for interviews
Interviewers for project lead roles almost always ask how you handled a stakeholder who pushed back on scope or timeline. Prepare two concrete examples from past work, one where you held the boundary and one where you adapted, so you can answer either framing the question takes.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify how project success is defined and what authority you actually have over resources and decisions. Ambiguous scope at the offer stage becomes a performance problem after you start. Ask directly which decisions require escalation and which are yours to make.
Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project leads?
The companies hiring the most project leads right now include Jobot, HDR, and CVS Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistently strong in technology, healthcare systems, and large-scale infrastructure and construction firms.
How many project lead jobs are remote?
About 21% of project lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though availability varies by industry. Software delivery, IT program management, and digital transformation roles carry the highest remote share, while construction, facilities, and on-site operations roles are predominantly in-person.
How do you become a project lead?
Start by building hands-on experience coordinating tasks within a team, then take on ownership of a discrete project with a defined deliverable. Earning a formal credential such as a PMP or CAPM signals methodology fluency to employers. Most project leads move into the role from a specialist position in their industry rather than from a general management track.
Can you get hired as a project lead without direct experience?
Yes, but you need to show that you have coordinated work across people and deadlines, even informally. Highlight instances where you organized a team effort, managed a budget, or drove a deliverable to completion in a previous role. Employers hiring for junior project lead positions often prioritize communication skills and organizational discipline over a formal title.
What does the project lead interview process look like?
Most project lead interviews run two to four rounds. An initial screening call is followed by a behavioral interview focused on how you have handled scope changes, stakeholder conflict, and missed milestones. Many employers add a case or scenario exercise where you walk through how you would plan and execute a realistic project. References are typically checked after a final-round offer.
Where can I find and apply to project lead jobs?
You can find and apply to project lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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