Project Lead Jobs in Ohio

Project Lead jobs in Ohio are open across Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland and other Ohio metros, with employers like Medpace, PRIME AE Group, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles549+
Top employerMedpace
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring102
Work type85% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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ABB
Project Manager
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ABB
New 3h ago
Project Manager
ABB
Cleveland, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KeyBank
Sr. Project Manager
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KeyBank
New 6h ago
Sr. Project Manager
KeyBank
Brooklyn, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Ensemble Health Partners
Senior Project Manager
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Ensemble Health Partners
New 8h ago
Senior Project Manager
Ensemble Health Partners
Blue Ash, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$92k - $159k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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American Electric Power
Project Manager Senior - Principal Transmission EPC
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American Electric Power
New 9h ago
Project Manager Senior - Principal Transmission EPC
American Electric Power
New Albany, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$88k - $151k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Senior Project Manager
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
New 10h ago
Senior Project Manager
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Project Lead Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
157 jobs
Cincinnati
104 jobs
Cleveland
42 jobs
Akron
32 jobs
Toledo
16 jobs
New Albany
15 jobs
Dublin
8 jobs
Dayton
7 jobs
Westerville
7 jobs

Project Lead Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

  • Medpace
    Medpace45
  • PRIME AE Group
    PRIME AE Group18
  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell16
  • CTL Engineering
    CTL Engineering15
  • Osborn Engineering
    Osborn Engineering14

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services153
  • Construction & Real Estate79
  • Manufacturing46
  • Technology & Software44
  • Retail41

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How many project lead jobs are there in Ohio?

There are 549+ project lead openings in Ohio on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. New positions post regularly as employers across Ohio hire.

How much do project leads make in Ohio?

Project leads in Ohio earn a median of about $95,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,280 for the lowest 10% to over $160,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Ohio cities have the most project lead jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland have the most project lead openings in Ohio right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire project leads in Ohio?

Employers hiring project leads in Ohio include Medpace, PRIME AE Group, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote project lead jobs in Ohio?

Yes. About 15% of project lead openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Ohio metros.

How do I apply for project lead jobs in Ohio?

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

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