Project Lead Jobs in Mississippi

Project Lead jobs in Mississippi are open across Ridgeland, Jackson, and Oxford and other Mississippi metros, with employers like ECS Limited, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Xai hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles53+
Top employerECS Limited
Top cityRidgeland, MS
Cities hiring21
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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ENFRA
Project Manager
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ENFRA
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Project Manager
ENFRA
Long Beach, Mississippi
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Garver
Project Manager
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Garver
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Project Manager
Garver
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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W G Yates & Sons Construction
Project Manager
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W G Yates & Sons Construction
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Project Manager
W G Yates & Sons Construction
Biloxi, Mississippi
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Quality Control
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Convergint
Field Project Manager/Site Supervisor
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Convergint
Added 1w ago
Field Project Manager/Site Supervisor
Convergint
Meridian, Mississippi
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Quality Control
Project Management
Customer Service
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Waggoner Engineering
Senior Project Manager
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Waggoner Engineering
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Senior Project Manager
Waggoner Engineering
Gulfport, Mississippi
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Project Lead Jobs by City in Mississippi

Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Ridgeland
13 jobs
Jackson
10 jobs
Oxford
5 jobs
Southaven
4 jobs
Columbus
2 jobs
Gulfport
2 jobs
Olive Branch
2 jobs
Philadelphia
2 jobs
Biloxi
1 jobs

Project Lead Job Market in Mississippi

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

Who's Hiring

  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited7
  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
    Turner & Townsend Pty Limited4
  • Xai
    Xai4
  • Yates Construction
    Yates Construction4
  • Garver
    Garver3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Construction & Real Estate14
  • Technology & Software12
  • Manufacturing5
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3

What Mississippi Employers Look For

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

  • 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

Project Lead Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions

How many project lead jobs are there in Mississippi?

There are 53+ project lead openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Ridgeland, Jackson, and Oxford. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.

How much do project leads make in Mississippi?

Project leads in Mississippi earn a median of about $78,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,840 for the lowest 10% to over $140,140 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Mississippi cities have the most project lead jobs?

Ridgeland, Jackson, and Oxford have the most project lead openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire project leads in Mississippi?

Employers hiring project leads in Mississippi include ECS Limited, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Xai, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote project lead jobs in Mississippi?

Yes. About 0% of project lead openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.

How do I apply for project lead jobs in Mississippi?

You can apply to project lead jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.

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