Project Lead Jobs in Georgia

Project Lead jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where construction, technology, and logistics sectors drive consistent demand for mid-level and senior project leads. Large employers with deep Georgia roots such as The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, and Northrop Grumman regularly hire project leads to oversee complex initiatives. The most in-demand specialties are construction project management, IT project leadership, and supply chain operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles125+
Top employerSouthern Company
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring45
Work type44% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Living Spaces
Warehouse Supervisor - PM Shift
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Warehouse Supervisor - PM Shift
Living Spaces
Buford, Georgia
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
$53k - $70k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Veritiv
Net Ops Project Manager
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Net Ops Project Manager
Veritiv
Norcross, Georgia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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NOTS Logistics
PM Operations Supervisor
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PM Operations Supervisor
NOTS Logistics
White, Georgia
Administrative & Office Support
Business Development
Customer Service
$65k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Manager, Project Management
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Manager, Project Management
Coreforce
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$130k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business

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Project Lead Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Alpharetta
7 jobs
Norcross
4 jobs
Augusta
3 jobs
Kennesaw
3 jobs
Marietta
3 jobs
Savannah
3 jobs
Evans
2 jobs
Buford
2 jobs

Project Lead Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Southern Company
Southern Company3 open roles
MGAC
MGAC2 open roles
Align
Align2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Manufacturing
  • Fashion & Apparel

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or active enrollment in candidacy
  • Three or more years leading cross-functional teams or managing project budgets
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating schedules, scopes, and deliverables across stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior leadership

Project Lead Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project lead in Georgia?

Most project lead roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as construction management, engineering, business, or information technology, followed by several years of hands-on team or project coordination experience. While Georgia does not issue a state-specific project lead license, earning the Project Management Professional certification through PMI is the credential Georgia employers consistently expect and often require for senior roles.

Which companies hire project leads in Georgia?

Georgia project lead roles are posted by Southern Company, MGAC, and Align and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, military installations, and large construction and logistics operations means project lead openings appear across a wide range of industries throughout the state.

Which Georgia cities have the most project lead jobs?

Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Norcross account for the largest share of project lead openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it is home to major corporate headquarters and a dense technology and construction sector, while Savannah's expanding port and Augusta's federal and healthcare presence anchor demand in those markets.

Are there remote project lead jobs in Georgia?

Yes, though they vary by specialty. About 56% of project lead openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a mix across the field. IT project leads and software delivery roles are most likely to offer fully remote arrangements, while construction, manufacturing, and facilities project leads are typically expected on-site.

How can I get hired as a project lead in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or project administrator role at a Georgia-based employer such as a large construction firm, hospital system, or technology company, where you build scheduling and stakeholder management experience before stepping into a lead title. Pursuing an Associate in Project Management or beginning PMI candidacy while working in an adjacent role such as operations analyst, program coordinator, or site supervisor gives candidates a credible edge with Georgia hiring managers.

Where can I find and apply to project lead jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to project lead jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across industries and metro areas. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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