Project Management Executive Jobs

Project Management Executive jobs are open across construction, technology, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, from mid-level manager to VP and C-suite, with common specializations in program governance, portfolio management, and PMO leadership. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top stateOhio
Top employerMedpace
Top cityCincinnati, OH
Work type50% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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10861 - Executive Principal, Project Management Office (PMO)
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10861 - Executive Principal, Project Management Office (PMO)
Hyundai AutoEver America
Irvine, California
Compliance & Risk
IT Support
Project Management
$181k - $259k/yr
Certified Scrum Master

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Executive - Program & Project Management
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Executive - Program & Project Management
LTM Limited
Quincy, Massachusetts
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$35 - $40/hr
10,000+

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Executive Director, Project Management - Oncology
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Executive Director, Project Management - Oncology
Precision Medicine Group
Gladstone, New Jersey
Project & Program Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$203k - $305k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Executive Director, Project Management - Oncology
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Executive Director, Project Management - Oncology
Precision for Medicine
Gladstone, New Jersey
Project & Program Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$203k - $305k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Technical Project Manager, Executive Director, AI Product Management Team
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Technical Project Manager, Executive Director, AI Product Management Team
JPMorganChase
New York, New York
Cloud & DevOps
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$166k - $260k/yr
Master of Science
10,000+

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Project Management Executive Job Market

Who's Hiring

Medpace2 open roles
LTM Limited2 open roles
CNA Insurance1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project management executive jobs.

  • Ten or more years of progressive project or program management experience in a relevant industry
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification from PMI or similar body
  • Demonstrated experience leading and governing a project management office at an enterprise level
  • Proficiency with enterprise project and portfolio management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field
  • Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders

Tips for Your Project Management Executive Job Search

Quantify portfolio impact on your resume

Project management executive roles expect proof of scale. Replace duty-based bullets with outcomes: budget size managed, number of concurrent projects, and measurable delivery improvements. Hiring managers at this level scan for scope and results, not responsibilities.

Highlight your PMO build or transformation experience

Many executive-level postings specifically seek candidates who have built or restructured a PMO from scratch. If you've done this, make it a headline achievement rather than a line item buried under general management duties.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists project management executive openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by methodology and industry fit

Filter openings by the methodology called out in the job description, Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid, and cross-reference it with your industry background. A strong methodology-industry match significantly sharpens your application and reduces misfit interviews.

Prepare a cross-functional stakeholder story for interviews

Interviewers at the executive level consistently probe how you align engineering, finance, and operations around a single delivery goal. Have a detailed example ready that shows you drove consensus across departments with competing priorities, not just managed tasks within one team.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

When an offer arrives, clarify reporting structure, decision-making authority, and resource control before accepting. Executives who skip this step often find the title doesn't match the actual power to execute, which limits both performance and future leverage.

Project Management Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most project management executives?

Medpace, LTM Limited, and CNA Insurance are hiring the most project management executives right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, New York, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high in organizations undergoing large-scale digital transformation or infrastructure expansion.

How many project management executive jobs are remote?

About 50% of project management executive openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader executive flexibility trends. Program governance, portfolio oversight, and PMO director roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while site-based construction and manufacturing executive roles are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a project management executive?

Start by building a foundation of project delivery experience across multiple business functions, then move into program or PMO management where you oversee other project managers. Earning a PgMP or senior-level certification signals executive readiness to hiring committees. Developing a reputation for cross-functional stakeholder alignment and budget governance is what ultimately distinguishes executive candidates from senior managers.

Can you get hired as a project management executive without prior executive experience?

Yes, but you'll need to close the gap with demonstrated leadership scope rather than a title. Candidates who managed enterprise-wide programs, led teams of project managers, or owned multi-million-dollar budgets can compete even without a previous executive title. Framing your resume around organizational impact rather than task execution is the most effective way to make that case to a hiring committee.

What does the project management executive interview process look like?

Most processes run three to five rounds, beginning with a recruiter screen focused on scope and seniority, followed by a panel interview with senior leadership probing stakeholder management and delivery outcomes. Expect at least one case-style discussion requiring you to walk through a complex program decision or recovery situation. Final rounds often include a presentation to a cross-functional panel or an executive leadership team.

Where can I find and apply to project management executive jobs?

You can find and apply to project management executive jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and goals.

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