Project Lead Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Project Lead jobs in St. Louis are in strong demand, concentrated in Clayton, Cortex Innovation Community, and the downtown Central Business District across healthcare IT, logistics, defense contracting, and financial services. Employers hiring right now include ECS Limited, BJC HealthCare, and SERVPRO. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Support Services
- Days
- Full-Time
- 116480
- $76,252.80 – $124,155.20 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
Overview
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Manages multiple or large projects including subprojects and project teams in order to achieve engagement goals and reach successful business outcomes. Project assignments, team size and duration will vary and can be large in scope, complexity and strategic alignment.Performs and manages tasks and team members related to:- Project scoping, planning, execution, analysis and tracking- Change management- Team facilitation- Risk/issue identification and mitigation- Stakeholder tollgates/reports- Conducts training in project management consistent with PMI and PMBOK
Responsibilities
- Responsible for expert level application and knowledge transfer of project management.
- Performs and manages tasks and team members related to:- Project scoping, planning, execution, analysis and tracking- Change management- Team facilitation- Risk/issue identification and mitigation- Stakeholder tollgates/reports- Conducts training in project management consistent with PMI and PMBOK
- Provides leadership to project teams in the interpretation, development and implementation of an assigned project. Management of developing functional and business requirements, work breakdown structure, timeline, dependencies, milestones, project approval and charter documents.
- Maintains strong relationships with sponsors and stakeholders through communication and collaboration of project tracking, analysis, and dashboard results as well as risks/issues, mitigation strategies, and schedule adjustments.
- Acts as a principle advisor regarding project direction and redirection including deliverables, scope, timeline and resource adjustments.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree
Experience
- 5-10 years
Supervisor Experience
- 2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
- Lean/Six Sigma
- PMI
- Project Management Prof
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Support Services
- Days
- Full-Time
- 116480
- $76,252.80 – $124,155.20 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
Overview
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Manages multiple or large projects including subprojects and project teams in order to achieve engagement goals and reach successful business outcomes. Project assignments, team size and duration will vary and can be large in scope, complexity and strategic alignment.Performs and manages tasks and team members related to:- Project scoping, planning, execution, analysis and tracking- Change management- Team facilitation- Risk/issue identification and mitigation- Stakeholder tollgates/reports- Conducts training in project management consistent with PMI and PMBOK
Responsibilities
- Responsible for expert level application and knowledge transfer of project management.
- Performs and manages tasks and team members related to:- Project scoping, planning, execution, analysis and tracking- Change management- Team facilitation- Risk/issue identification and mitigation- Stakeholder tollgates/reports- Conducts training in project management consistent with PMI and PMBOK
- Provides leadership to project teams in the interpretation, development and implementation of an assigned project. Management of developing functional and business requirements, work breakdown structure, timeline, dependencies, milestones, project approval and charter documents.
- Maintains strong relationships with sponsors and stakeholders through communication and collaboration of project tracking, analysis, and dashboard results as well as risks/issues, mitigation strategies, and schedule adjustments.
- Acts as a principle advisor regarding project direction and redirection including deliverables, scope, timeline and resource adjustments.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree
Experience
- 5-10 years
Supervisor Experience
- 2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
- Lean/Six Sigma
- PMI
- Project Management Prof
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Project Lead Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project lead job in St. Louis?
Focus your search on St. Louis's dominant hiring sectors: healthcare systems, defense and aerospace contractors, logistics and supply chain firms, and financial technology companies. The Cortex Innovation Community and Clayton's corporate corridor concentrate a large share of openings. Candidates who demonstrate cross-functional coordination experience, familiarity with Agile or PMP frameworks, and the ability to manage stakeholders in regulated industries move fastest in this market.
Which companies hire project leads in St. Louis?
St. Louis project lead roles are posted by ECS Limited, BJC HealthCare, and SERVPRO and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. St. Louis draws hiring from large integrated health systems, legacy aerospace and defense firms, regional banks, and a growing cluster of logistics technology companies headquartered in or near the metro.
Are there remote project lead jobs in St. Louis?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role type. Project leads in software, IT, and analytics tend to work remotely or hybrid, while those in construction, manufacturing, and lab environments are almost always on-site. About 50% of project lead openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The strongest remote options in this market come from healthcare IT and fintech employers based in the region.
How can I get a project lead job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is moving into a project coordinator or junior project manager role at one of the city's large health systems or defense contractors, where structured training programs are common. Washington University, BJC HealthCare, and Boeing-affiliated suppliers regularly bring in early-career candidates for coordinator-level roles that ladder into project lead positions. Building proficiency in tools like Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project and earning a CAPM or equivalent certificate gives local candidates a measurable edge over competitors.
Which industries hire the most project leads in St. Louis?
The sectors hiring the most project leads in St. Louis are Education, Construction & Real Estate, and Waste Management & Environmental Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. St. Louis's concentration of major health systems, a longstanding aerospace and defense presence, and a growing logistics technology corridor make those industries the primary drivers of local project lead demand.
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