Project Lead Jobs in Maryland

Project Lead jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and the Annapolis area, with demand across government contracting, healthcare IT, and defense technology. Employers such as Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Johns Hopkins Health System maintain steady project lead hiring across these corridors. The most in-demand specialties are IT and systems integration, federal program delivery, and clinical operations management, with openings at both mid-level and senior tiers. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles74
Top employerArcetyp
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring35
Work type65% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Kubik
Project Manager
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Kubik
New 10h ago
Project Manager
Kubik
Odenton, Maryland
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture

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Telecommunications Development Corp
Project Manager – ERP/HCM Cloud Assessment & Future-State Design
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Telecommunications Development Corp
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Project Manager – ERP/HCM Cloud Assessment & Future-State Design
Telecommunications Development Corp
Laurel, Maryland
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$99k - $193k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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E&F Landscaping,LLC
Commercial Landscaping Project Manager
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E&F Landscaping,LLC
New 11h ago
Commercial Landscaping Project Manager
E&F Landscaping,LLC
Brandywine, Maryland
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$70k - $85k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Northrop Grumman
Project Manager 2
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Northrop Grumman
New 12h ago
Project Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$127k - $191k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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PM Line Cook - Full-time
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PM Line Cook - Full-time
Hello Betty Bethesda
North Bethesda, Maryland
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$19 - $22/hr
On-Site
No high school diploma

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Project Lead Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Frederick
7 jobs
Bethesda
4 jobs
Columbia
3 jobs
Annapolis
3 jobs
Beltsville
3 jobs
Silver Spring
3 jobs
Linthicum Heights
3 jobs
Bowie
2 jobs

Project Lead Job Market in Maryland

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

Who's Hiring

Arcetyp
Arcetyp3 open roles
SIA
SIA2 open roles
CBRE
CBRE2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Maryland Employers Look For

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

  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credential required or strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
  • Three or more years leading cross-functional project teams in a formal project lead capacity
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks in a professional environment
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and executive briefings

Project Lead Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project lead in Maryland?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a technical field combined with hands-on team or task ownership experience. Maryland does not require a state-issued license for project leads, but the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute is widely expected by Maryland's federal contracting and healthcare employers. Building experience in adjacent roles such as project coordinator or business analyst at a Maryland agency or contractor is the most common starting point.

Which companies hire project leads in Maryland?

Employers hiring project leads in Maryland right now include Arcetyp, SIA, and CBRE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal contractors and large health systems means demand is especially consistent in the Baltimore and D.C. suburban corridors.

Which Maryland cities have the most project lead jobs?

Baltimore, Frederick, and Bethesda have the most project lead openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the market through its health system and university presence, while the D.C. suburbs of Bethesda, Rockville, and Columbia are driven by federal agency proximity and the dense cluster of defense and IT contractors headquartered along the I-270 and Route 1 corridors.

Are there remote project lead jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than most fields, because project lead work is largely coordination, communication, and documentation that can be done effectively off-site. About 35% of project lead openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how well-suited the role is to distributed teams. Planning, stakeholder updates, and reporting are the functions most commonly performed remotely, while on-site phases tend to cluster around kick-off meetings and go-live events.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or program assistant role within a Maryland federal contractor or health system, then building toward a lead title from the inside. Large Maryland employers such as Leidos and Johns Hopkins Medicine run structured associate and rotational programs that bring in candidates without direct project lead experience. Earning a CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute signals readiness and gives early-career applicants a concrete credential that Maryland hiring managers recognize as a stepping stone toward PMP.

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

You can find and apply to project lead jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across industries and experience levels. Search for roles that match your background, review the requirements, and apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is required to see the listings.

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