Project Lead Jobs in Alabama
Project Lead jobs in Alabama are in steady demand, with the heaviest hiring concentrated in construction, manufacturing, and information technology across Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile. Huntsville's aerospace and defense ecosystem, anchored by employers like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Leidos, generates consistent openings at every level from junior coordinator to senior program lead. The most sought-after specialties are IT project management, defense program coordination, and large-scale infrastructure delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Cooper Green Mercy strives to be THE choice for health care in our community. We honor this commitment by embracing our core values of:
Kindness,
Inclusion,
Cleanliness, and;
Attention to Detail.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The role of the Medical Technologist Lead is to perform, interpret, check accuracy, and report results on both routine and complex laboratory procedures on various specimen and other substances according to laboratory procedure manuals. Additionally, the Medical Technologist Lead will evaluate new instruments and/or methods, assuring correct reagent preparation and quality control information, leading troubleshooting efforts, and monitoring the performance of equipment maintenance. This role may perform correlation studies, computer operations, quality control and quality assurance duties, and assist with problem resolution in the absence of a supervisor as requested.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Technologist Lead will be responsible for:
- In conjunction with Medical Technologists, troubleshooting control problems, instrument problems, and other problems as needed. Documents actions, including the use of secondary and downtime procedures. Works in a steady, efficient manner, such that an appropriate number of procedures are performed in a specified time, while maintaining availability to assist with issues.
- Verifies test results as needed, after review for clerical accuracy, clinical compatibility, and order accuracy in the computer. Investigates and documents complaints from patients.
- Assists with gathering and reviewing some departmental monthly QC data. Notifies supervisor of errors or trends.
- Troubleshoots controls, instruments, and other problems as needed and documents actions including the use of back-up procedures. Provides expert advice for troubleshooting these problems.
- Handles problems with reference lab testing errors and working with providers on lab orders and corrections.
- Assists supervisor in monitoring supplies including dating and storing new reagents as received, observing expiration dates, checking new reagents before use, and maintaining reagent log and control systems.
- Performs preventative maintenance on analyzers and instruments, correlation and linearity studies, calibrations, and quality assessments assigned by the supervisor.
- Performs hematological, chemical, coagulation, urinalysis, and reference lab testing, according to the established safety and technical protocols, Prepares and uses proper standards and controls to ensure quality data. Assists staff with testing or quality control problems or questions.
- Helps supervisor in keeping laboratory up- to-date with regulatory requirements (CAP, OSHA, etc.). Participates and prepares for CAP inspections. May assist with updating policies.
- Trains and reviews work of new employees, current employees and students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Associates Degree and one year of related work experience. Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.
- Currently Certified as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a full-time role that is located on-site.
This role is in an office/laboratory setting, with exposure to chemicals and moving machinery.
The Medical Technologist Lead may handle controlled substances, such as pharmaceutical, radiological, or hazardous materials; and this role may have access to private information.
This role requires sitting at a desk or table and intermittently sitting, standing, and stopping.
This role may require lifting up to 25 lbs.
PAY RANGE
$27.86-45.26 hourly
Primary Location
: CGM Cooper GreenJob Category
: Clerical & AdministrativeOrganization
: LAB-LAB-LABS Laboratory Services SectionEmployee Status
: RegularJob Level
: Mid-LevelTravel
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What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs across Alabama.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or required by most Alabama employers
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Three or more years of experience leading cross-functional project teams to on-time delivery
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and executive updates
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies applied in an Alabama industry context
Project Lead Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project lead in Alabama?
Most employers in Alabama hire project leads who hold a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a technical discipline combined with relevant work experience. The Project Management Professional credential from the Project Management Institute is the most recognized qualifier and is frequently listed as preferred or required in Alabama postings. Candidates targeting defense or government contractors in the Huntsville corridor often benefit from obtaining or maintaining a security clearance alongside their PMP.
Which companies hire project leads in Alabama?
Companies currently hiring project leads in Alabama include Garver, PNC Financial Services, and Airbus, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's defense and aerospace concentration in Huntsville means a large share of openings sit with federal contractors and systems integrators with long-term government contracts.
Which Alabama cities have the most project lead jobs?
Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile account for the greatest concentration of project lead openings in Alabama. Huntsville's defense and aerospace base drives demand at federal contractors and research organizations, while Birmingham's mix of healthcare systems, financial services, and construction generates strong ongoing need, and Mobile's port and manufacturing activity supports infrastructure and operations-focused project roles.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Alabama?
Yes, and they are more available than in many fields, since much of the coordination work a project lead does can be handled digitally. About 33% of project lead openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting real flexibility in the market. Planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication functions are the most commonly offered as remote, while roles tied to construction sites or manufacturing floors typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a project lead in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project analyst role and building toward a lead title from there. Large Alabama employers in healthcare, such as UAB Medicine, and defense contractors in Huntsville frequently bring on coordinators with relevant degrees and no direct PM experience. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential gives candidates a measurable edge, and lateral moves from roles like operations coordinator, construction scheduler, or business analyst are a well-established route into project lead positions across the state.
Where can I find and apply to project lead jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to project lead jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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