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 Chemicals & Materials, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, with employers like Eli Lilly, Air Liquide, and Milwaukee Tool hiring at this level now.

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Top stateDelaware
Top employerEli Lilly
Top cityNewark, DE
Work type83% On-site
Top industryChemicals

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Air Liquide
Clean Energy and Technologies Project Leader
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Air Liquide
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Clean Energy and Technologies Project Leader
Air Liquide
Newark, Delaware
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Data Science
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Milwaukee Tool
Operations Project Leader
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Milwaukee Tool
Added 1mo ago
Operations Project Leader
Milwaukee Tool
Byhalia, Mississippi
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Eli Lilly
Discovery Toxicology Project Leader
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Eli Lilly
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Discovery Toxicology Project Leader
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, Indiana
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$111k - $198k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Mead & Hunt, Inc.
Construction Project Leader
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Mead & Hunt, Inc.
Added 2mo ago
Construction Project Leader
Mead & Hunt, Inc.
Madison, Wisconsin
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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The Emmes Company, LLC
Associate Project Leader - Vaccines & Infectious Diseases
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The Emmes Company, LLC
Added 3mo ago
Associate Project Leader - Vaccines & Infectious Diseases
The Emmes Company, LLC
Rockville, Maryland
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Research & Academia
Remote (US)
Master's degree
201-500

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Entry Level Project Leader Job Market

Who's Hiring

Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly1 open role
Air Liquide
Air Liquide1 open role
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tool1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Manufacturing
  • Science & Research
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services

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 Eli Lilly, Air Liquide, and Milwaukee Tool, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 17% of entry level project leader openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Chemicals & Materials, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.