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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INTRODUCTION
American Air Liquide Inc. belongs to the Air Liquide Group, a world leading supplier of industrial gases. Present in 78 countries, Air Liquide provides industrial and medical gases and related services. The Group offers innovative solutions based on constantly enhanced technologies. These solutions, which are consistent with Air Liquide's commitment to sustainable development, help to preserve life and enable our customers to manufacture many indispensable everyday products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
American Air Liquide Inc. seeks Clean Energy and Project Leader to work in Newark, DE to complete the job duties below. Must put job code to confirm on resume and cover letter.
- Help Air Liquide find its positioning along different nascent and potentially very fast-growing technologies, which do not make part yet of the Group’s portfolio today (eg: Direct Air Capture, Small Modular Reactors, Solid Oxide Electrolysis, CO2-to-X pathways), and help Air Liquide evaluate and optimize its current industrial assets from an energy efficiency and reliability standpoint.
- Explore the technological landscapes, assess relative techno-economics of most promising solutions, and deliver a compelling business case for the considered novel clean technology within the Air Liquide portfolio when relevant.
- Assess current and future commercial potential of different novel clean technologies.
- Review related literature and patents on a continuous basis.
- Perform techno-economic, life-cycle analysis and Total Cost of Ownership modeling (incl. sensitivity analysis) for pre-selected processes and deliver an internal technology merit order.
- Interact with clean technology providers, technical experts and teams.
- Collect and analyze data from technology providers.
- Explore new techno-brick development, alternative marketing approaches and integration possibilities for the considered clean technology within Air Liquide portfolio.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders from operations, strategy, regulatory and technical experts teams so as to explore how the considered clean technology could integrate the Group’s offers and technologies portfolio across business lines.
- Propose, build and execute modeling and data analytics solutions in support of all the key analysis and simulations delivered in the scope of these explorations (ideally using Python).
- Design new business models based on the considered clean technology for the Group.
- Perform market and regulatory watch.
- Evaluate and summarize on a continuous basis policy trends impacting the considered clean technology’s industry worldwide.
- Perform market growth simulations using self-developed tools.
- Track the state of the market (deals, projects, acquisition, etc.) in a one-stop-shop automated tool.
- Identify geographies offering the best business environment for each clean solution considered.
- Build and develop relationships with the relevant clean technologies’ ecosystem.
- Meet with miscellaneous start-ups, research institutes, nonprofits, public entities paving the way of the new cleantech industry (in the US primarily).
- Attend relevant business platforms and conferences representing the Group interest.
- Identify the Group’s key customers and partners interest and positioning in the space of each considered clean technology.
- Raise awareness within Air Liquide on different clean technologies evaluated and report on progress & project milestones.
- Organize internal deep-dive workshops and webinars.
- Support industrial performance teams in evaluating different pathways to increase reliability and energy efficiency as well as reduce carbon footprint of current primary production assets.
- Deliver presentations, memos and position papers to top management.
- Find funding opportunities for clean technologies R&D projects and support proposals.
- Identify external funding opportunities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Management.
- Minimum Experience: 2 years experience in Energy Markets/Systems and Advanced Analytics.
- Travel Requirements: 15% of domestic and international travel required.
- Special Requirements: Any knowledge of Data Science, Risk Quantification and Statistics.
LOCATION
Location: Newark, DE (ICD) - Site management
PLEASE NOTE: American Air Liquide Inc. will not accept resumes from third party vendors. Any resumes received from an agency through this website will be considered free of any fees or changes.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, other protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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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.