Project Lead Jobs in Connecticut
Project Lead jobs in Connecticut are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in defense and aerospace, financial services, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. Hartford, Stamford, and New Haven anchor most of the activity, where employers like United Technologies (now Raytheon Technologies), Cigna, and Yale New Haven Health maintain large project-driven operations. The most sought-after specialties are IT project leads, operations project leads, and program leads within government contracting and insurance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.
Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.
Title: Sr. IT Project Manager
Location: Stamford, CT (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About the Role:
We are actively seeking a talented and experienced Sr. IT Project Manager to lead and manage a wide variety of IT projects from conceptual design through implementation. You must possess organizational skills, leadership capability, and communication skills to succeed in this role. You will coordinate with internal delivery teams and vendors as we design, develop, deploy, and support internal custom solutions and third-party platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various project management methodologies and a proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects supporting digital and organizational transformation programs and operating in a highly regulated, multi-state environment.
What You'll Do:
- Drive key components of our organization's digital transformation program, ensuring alignment with strategic business and technology objectives
- Lead multiple concurrent IT projects from initiation through completion
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, risks and quality
- Apply appropriate methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum) based on project requirements
- Facilitate key project meetings and steering committee updates, managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships across IT, the business and external partners
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise executive and steering committee reporting, including RAG status, milestone tracking, and risk visibility
- Manage project budgets and resource allocation to ensure optimal utilization
- Monitor project progress and report on milestones and deliverables
- Resolve team impediments and collaborate with other Project Managers/Scrum Masters
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors
- Mentor junior project managers and provide team leadership
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or related field
- 7+ years IT project management experience with large, distributed teams
- PMI-PMP, CSM, or equivalent certifications
- Expert knowledge of project methodologies and frameworks (PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
- Experience leading projects within digital transformation initiatives or significant organizational change programs
- Experience with Azure DevOps suite or equivalent tool set
- Proficiency with ServiceNow SPM / CWM, MS Project, MS Project Web App and Office 365 suite
- Proficient understanding of SDLC with focus on agility, quality, and security
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timeline, and budget
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing vendor relationships, SOWs, and third-party delivery teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating within a regulated industry (e.g., cannabis, pharmaceutical, healthcare, CPG) with familiarity managing regulatory, GxP, or multi-state compliance requirements within IT projects
- Experience with data privacy and security frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA) as applied to project delivery
- Experience operating within a formal PMO governance model with defined phase gates and executive steering committees
What We Offer:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Life/ Disability Insurance
- Community Involvement
- Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence
Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values:
- Lead and Inspire.
- Commit to Win.
- ONE Curaleaf.
- Driven to Deliver Excellence.
Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.
Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.
***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.
***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate's immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.
At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.
Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.
Title: Sr. IT Project Manager
Location: Stamford, CT (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About the Role:
We are actively seeking a talented and experienced Sr. IT Project Manager to lead and manage a wide variety of IT projects from conceptual design through implementation. You must possess organizational skills, leadership capability, and communication skills to succeed in this role. You will coordinate with internal delivery teams and vendors as we design, develop, deploy, and support internal custom solutions and third-party platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various project management methodologies and a proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects supporting digital and organizational transformation programs and operating in a highly regulated, multi-state environment.
What You'll Do:
- Drive key components of our organization's digital transformation program, ensuring alignment with strategic business and technology objectives
- Lead multiple concurrent IT projects from initiation through completion
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, risks and quality
- Apply appropriate methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum) based on project requirements
- Facilitate key project meetings and steering committee updates, managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships across IT, the business and external partners
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise executive and steering committee reporting, including RAG status, milestone tracking, and risk visibility
- Manage project budgets and resource allocation to ensure optimal utilization
- Monitor project progress and report on milestones and deliverables
- Resolve team impediments and collaborate with other Project Managers/Scrum Masters
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors
- Mentor junior project managers and provide team leadership
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or related field
- 7+ years IT project management experience with large, distributed teams
- PMI-PMP, CSM, or equivalent certifications
- Expert knowledge of project methodologies and frameworks (PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
- Experience leading projects within digital transformation initiatives or significant organizational change programs
- Experience with Azure DevOps suite or equivalent tool set
- Proficiency with ServiceNow SPM / CWM, MS Project, MS Project Web App and Office 365 suite
- Proficient understanding of SDLC with focus on agility, quality, and security
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timeline, and budget
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing vendor relationships, SOWs, and third-party delivery teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating within a regulated industry (e.g., cannabis, pharmaceutical, healthcare, CPG) with familiarity managing regulatory, GxP, or multi-state compliance requirements within IT projects
- Experience with data privacy and security frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA) as applied to project delivery
- Experience operating within a formal PMO governance model with defined phase gates and executive steering committees
What We Offer:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Life/ Disability Insurance
- Community Involvement
- Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence
Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values:
- Lead and Inspire.
- Commit to Win.
- ONE Curaleaf.
- Driven to Deliver Excellence.
Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.
Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.
***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.
***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate's immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.
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What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs across Connecticut.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
- PMP certification or active pursuit of Project Management Professional credential strongly preferred
- Three or more years of experience leading cross-functional teams or managing project deliverables
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Strong communication skills for coordinating stakeholders across technical and business units
- Experience within Connecticut's core industries such as defense, insurance, or healthcare systems
Project Lead Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project lead in Connecticut?
Most project lead roles in Connecticut require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with employers in defense, insurance, and healthcare placing added weight on the Project Management Professional credential issued by the Project Management Institute. Connecticut does not require a state-issued license specifically for project leads, but candidates who earn PMP certification and build experience within the state's dominant industries, particularly government contracting and financial services, move through hiring processes faster than those without it.
Which companies hire project leads in Connecticut?
Connecticut project lead roles are posted by EMCOR, Alpha Hire, and BL Companies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's deep roots in defense contracting, insurance, and academic medical centers mean that large, established employers in those sectors account for a substantial share of open project lead positions.
Which Connecticut cities have the most project lead jobs?
Hartford, Stamford, and Norwalk hold the greatest concentration of project lead openings in Connecticut. Hartford drives volume through its insurance and financial services headquarters, Stamford attracts multinationals in finance and media, and New Haven draws demand from Yale's health system and surrounding bioscience and technology employers.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since project coordination work is often deliverable-focused rather than location-dependent. About 0% of project lead openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broad adoption across the state's insurance, technology, and consulting sectors. The most remote-compatible functions tend to be IT project leads and program managers working on software delivery or back-office transformation initiatives.
How can I get hired as a project lead in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project associate role and building toward a lead title from there. Connecticut's large insurance carriers, including those headquartered in the Hartford metro, and its health systems regularly bring on coordinators who handle scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder communication before stepping into lead responsibilities. Earning a CAPM credential from the Project Management Institute demonstrates commitment early on, and candidates with backgrounds in operations, clinical coordination, or IT support often make the lateral move without additional schooling.
Where can I find and apply to project lead jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to project lead jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings across industries. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly through each listing.
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