Project Lead Jobs in New Jersey
Project Lead jobs in New Jersey are open across Jersey City, Princeton, and Morristown and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Sanofi, Citi, and Colliers Engineering & Design hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Title: Technical Project Manager – SRE & Platform Engineering
Location: Iselin, NJ
Position Type: Fulltime
Required Skills: DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, OpenShift
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate delivery of SRE and Platform Engineering services across application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
- Collaborate with technical architects to align solution design, dependencies, roadmaps, and execution plans.
Preferred Skills / Expertise
- Strong experience in Technical Project/Program Management within SRE, DevOps, Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering environments.
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes, OpenShift, cloud/platform operations, CI/CD, observability, release management, and infrastructure dependencies.
- Experience managing platform remediation, reliability improvement, modernization, or operational excellence programs.
- Ability to work effectively with technical architects, engineering managers, operations teams, and senior leadership.
- Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models in enterprise engineering environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, risk management, and coordination skills.
Position Title: Technical Project Manager – SRE & Platform Engineering
Location: Iselin, NJ
Position Type: Fulltime
Required Skills: DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, OpenShift
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate delivery of SRE and Platform Engineering services across application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
- Collaborate with technical architects to align solution design, dependencies, roadmaps, and execution plans.
Preferred Skills / Expertise
- Strong experience in Technical Project/Program Management within SRE, DevOps, Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering environments.
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes, OpenShift, cloud/platform operations, CI/CD, observability, release management, and infrastructure dependencies.
- Experience managing platform remediation, reliability improvement, modernization, or operational excellence programs.
- Ability to work effectively with technical architects, engineering managers, operations teams, and senior leadership.
- Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models in enterprise engineering environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, risk management, and coordination skills.
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Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Lead Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sanofi13
- Citi12
- Colliers Engineering & Design10
- Burns & McDonnell6
- GHD6
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services103
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals61
- Technology & Software44
- Construction & Real Estate30
- Insurance19
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs across New Jersey.
- 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 New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project lead jobs are there in New Jersey?
There are 384+ project lead openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Jersey City, Princeton, and Morristown. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.
How much do project leads make in New Jersey?
Project leads in New Jersey earn a median of about $122,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,410 for the lowest 10% to over $190,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Jersey cities have the most project lead jobs?
Jersey City, Princeton, and Morristown have the most project lead openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project leads in New Jersey?
Employers hiring project leads in New Jersey include Sanofi, Citi, and Colliers Engineering & Design, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project lead jobs in New Jersey?
Yes. About 22% of project lead openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.
How do I apply for project lead jobs in New Jersey?
You can apply to project lead jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.
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