Project Management Lead Jobs in Nebraska

Project Management Lead jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue, where employers like Union Pacific, Mutual of Omaha, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center consistently hire at the senior project level. Demand is strongest in infrastructure and IT program management, healthcare operations, and financial services delivery. The market supports roles from mid-level leads overseeing single workstreams to senior program leads managing cross-functional portfolios. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles43
Top employerPhysicians Mutual
Top cityOmaha, NE
Cities hiring7
Work type70% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Pacific Life
Senior Marketing Strategist, Practice Management
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Pacific Life
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Senior Marketing Strategist, Practice Management
Pacific Life
Omaha, Nebraska
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$119k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Children’s Nebraska
Talent Management Architect
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Children’s Nebraska
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Talent Management Architect
Children’s Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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International Paper
Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program
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International Paper
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Manufacturing Management Associate – Leadership Development Program
International Paper
Omaha, Nebraska
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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CVS Health
Director , Product Management - AI Claims Platform
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CVS Health
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Director , Product Management - AI Claims Platform
CVS Health
Lincoln, Nebraska
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$144k - $288k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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ACCESS Commercial
Vice President of Commercial Property Management
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ACCESS Commercial
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Vice President of Commercial Property Management
ACCESS Commercial
Omaha, Nebraska
Account Management
Business Operations
Customer Service
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Project Management Lead Jobs by City in Nebraska

Where Nebraska roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Omaha
28 jobs
Lincoln
10 jobs
Elkhorn
1 job
Norfolk
1 job
Bellevue
1 job
Columbus
1 job
Offutt AFB
1 job

Project Management Lead Job Market in Nebraska

A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Physicians Mutual
    Physicians Mutual5
  • KPMG
    KPMG2
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health2
  • Ryder System
    Ryder System2
  • Creighton University
    Creighton University2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance8
  • Healthcare & Medical Services5
  • Accounting & Auditing2
  • Education1
  • Law & Legal Services1

What Nebraska Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project management lead jobs across Nebraska.

  • PMP certification or active progress toward PMP credential through PMI
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field
  • Five or more years of project management experience with demonstrated leadership
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Experience managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communication across project teams
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks in a corporate environment

Project Management Lead Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project management lead in Nebraska?

The most direct path is earning a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute, which Nebraska employers treat as the benchmark credential for lead-level roles. Most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree alongside several years of hands-on project experience before the lead designation applies. Nebraska does not issue a state-specific license for project management, so the PMP combined with a relevant degree and documented leadership experience is the credential package that moves candidates past the screening stage.

How much do project management leads make in Nebraska?

Project management leads in Nebraska earn a median of about $80,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,630 for the lowest 10% to over $129,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project management leads in Nebraska?

Nebraska project management lead roles are posted by Physicians Mutual, KPMG, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's mix of large corporate headquarters, major healthcare systems, and federal defense contractors in the Omaha and Bellevue corridor creates consistent demand across industries.

Which Nebraska cities have the most project management lead jobs?

Omaha, Lincoln, and Elkhorn hold the most project management lead openings in Nebraska right now. Omaha dominates because it is home to major corporate headquarters in financial services, logistics, and healthcare, while Lincoln draws openings from state government agencies and the University of Nebraska system, and Bellevue sees steady demand tied to defense and technology contractors near Offutt Air Force Base.

Are there remote project management lead jobs in Nebraska?

Yes, and more than most fields, because project management lead work is primarily coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 30% of project management lead openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed the teams these leads manage have become. Planning, reporting, and vendor oversight tend to be the functions most consistently performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a project management lead in Nebraska with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project analyst role first, then building toward the lead designation over time. Large Nebraska employers like Mutual of Omaha, Nebraska Medicine, and Union Pacific regularly hire project coordinators and business analysts as foundational roles that sit directly below the lead level. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential gives candidates without a full project history a concrete signal of commitment. Contributing to a real project portfolio, even in a support capacity, accelerates the transition to lead faster than credentials alone.

Where can I find and apply to project management lead jobs in Nebraska?

You can find and apply to project management lead jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings. Find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.

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