Senior Level Project Leader Jobs

Senior level project leader jobs put experienced professionals in charge of setting direction, owning outcomes, and leading the cross-functional teams that deliver complex initiatives. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Retail, with 24% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like HDR, Target, and M.C. Dean hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles506+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHDR
Top cityBoston, MA
Work type76% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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AbbVie
Regional Sales Leader - Allergan Aesthetics
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AbbVie
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Regional Sales Leader - Allergan Aesthetics
AbbVie
Newark, New Jersey
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$142k - $269k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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GE Vernova
Sr. Project Management Leader - BWRX-300
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GE Vernova
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Sr. Project Management Leader - BWRX-300
GE Vernova
Wilmington, North Carolina
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$155k - $258k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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KPFF Consulting Engineers
Structural Engineering Group Leader — Return Home. Build Something Bigger.
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KPFF Consulting Engineers
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Structural Engineering Group Leader — Return Home. Build Something Bigger.
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Nashville, Tennessee
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
1,001-5,000

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Arcadis
Area Manager & Business Growth Leader (Water/Wastewater)
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Arcadis
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Area Manager & Business Growth Leader (Water/Wastewater)
Arcadis
Wilmington, North Carolina
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Marketing
Product Management
$140k - $210k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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New York Life
VP, Cloud Platform Engineering Leader
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New York Life
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VP, Cloud Platform Engineering Leader
New York Life
New York, New York
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$250k - $300k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Level Project Leader Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • HDR
    HDR37
  • Target
    Target30
  • M.C. Dean
    M.C. Dean23
  • Grupo Bimbo
    Grupo Bimbo21
  • AECOM
    AECOM17

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services163
  • Healthcare & Medical Services52
  • Retail42
  • Technology & Software33
  • Construction & Real Estate29

Senior Level Project Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level project leader job?

Senior level project leader roles go to candidates who can demonstrate ownership of high-stakes projects from initiation through delivery. Employers at this level look for evidence of leading cross-functional teams, navigating organizational complexity, and driving measurable outcomes. A strong portfolio of completed projects, fluency in risk management, and a history of mentoring junior staff all sharpen your candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire senior level project leaders?

Companies hiring senior level project leaders right now include HDR, Target, and M.C. Dean, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations running large-scale programs, undergoing transformation initiatives, or managing complex multi-team delivery environments.

Are there remote senior level project leader jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 24% of senior level project leader openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting demand for experienced professionals who can coordinate distributed teams effectively. On-site roles remain common in sectors where project work is tied to physical locations or regulated environments.

What makes a project leader role senior level?

Senior level project leader roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence rather than task execution. At this stage, you are expected to shape project strategy, own accountability for delivery, manage stakeholder relationships at a decision-making level, and guide less experienced team members. The complexity of projects is higher, timelines are longer, and the organizational impact of success or failure is more significant.

Which industries hire the most senior level project leaders?

Senior Level project leader roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to run large, ongoing programs with significant budgets and regulatory or operational complexity, which drives consistent demand for project leadership at the senior level.