Entry Level Project Leader Jobs

New grad project leader jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or portfolio of coordinated projects can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with employers like American Eagle Outfitters, Target, and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles384+
Top stateOhio
Top employerAmerican Eagle Outfitters
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type98% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Kroger
Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader
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Kroger
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Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader
Kroger
Arlington, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Pharmacy
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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American Eagle Outfitters
AE - Sales Leader
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AE - Sales Leader
American Eagle Outfitters
Grandville, Michigan
Account Management
Business Development
Sales

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American Eagle Outfitters
AE - Sales Leader
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American Eagle Outfitters
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AE - Sales Leader
American Eagle Outfitters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management

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Target
Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - Atlanta, GA
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Target
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Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - Atlanta, GA
Target
Atlanta, Georgia
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$64k - $128k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Target
Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Sales & Merchandising) Philadelphia, PA
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Target
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Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Sales & Merchandising) Philadelphia, PA
Target
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Strategy & Corporate Development
$64k - $128k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Entry Level Project Leader Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • American Eagle Outfitters
    American Eagle Outfitters146
  • Target
    Target20
  • Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
    Enhabit Home Health & Hospice15
  • Petco
    Petco12
  • Kroger
    Kroger12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail183
  • Healthcare & Medical Services71
  • Education16
  • Food & Beverage12
  • Animal Care & Pet Services12

Entry Level Project Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level project leader job?

Entry level project leader roles are most accessible to candidates who can show hands-on coordination experience, even from internships, class projects, or volunteer work. Employers at this level look for familiarity with project tracking tools, clear communication skills, and evidence that you can keep a team organized. Earning a foundational certification like CAPM or Google Project Management Certificate gives your application a concrete edge.

Which companies hire entry level project leaders?

Companies hiring entry level project leaders right now include American Eagle Outfitters, Target, and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The field draws a broad mix of employers, from large corporations building out structured project management pipelines to mid-size firms where junior project leaders get cross-functional exposure early.

Are there remote entry level project leader jobs?

Yes, though remote availability varies by industry and employer. About 3% of entry level project leader openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making this a strong field for candidates who need location flexibility. On-site roles remain common, particularly in construction, healthcare, and manufacturing, where project coordination happens in person.

Are these new grad project leader jobs?

Yes, many listings here are new grad and junior project leader roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, counts internships or academic project work toward that threshold, or accepts a portfolio of coordinated work in place of a formal employment history.

Which industries hire the most entry level project leaders?

Entry Level project leader roles concentrate in Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors tend to run high volumes of parallel projects and structured timelines, which creates steady demand for junior project leaders who can support planning, track deliverables, and keep stakeholders aligned from day one.