Project Manager Jobs in Kentucky

Project Manager jobs in Kentucky are in consistent demand, concentrated in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and construction sectors that anchor the state's economy. Louisville, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky near Cincinnati are the primary hiring metros, with well-established employers like Humana, Toyota, and Lexmark regularly seeking project managers at junior, mid-level, and senior levels. IT project management, construction project management, and healthcare operations are the most in-demand specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerJabil
Top cityLexington, KY
Cities hiring12
Work type50% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Bowman
Assistant Civil Project Manager
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Bowman
New 6h ago
Assistant Civil Project Manager
Bowman
Lexington, Kentucky
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Construction project manager
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New 7h ago
Construction project manager
Big red 1 restoration
Paducah, Kentucky
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$20 - $30/hr
On-Site
Military encouraged

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Park Community Credit Union
Project Manager
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Park Community Credit Union
New 13h ago
Project Manager
Park Community Credit Union
Louisville, Kentucky
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$42.21 - $43.52/hr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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ITAC
Sr. Project Manager (Industrial Markets)
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ITAC
New 16h ago
Sr. Project Manager (Industrial Markets)
ITAC
Mayfield, Kentucky
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$150k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
11-50

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Darling Ingredients
Electrical Project Manager
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Darling Ingredients
New 21h ago
Electrical Project Manager
Darling Ingredients
Cold Spring, Kentucky
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Project Manager Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lexington
6 jobs
Florence
5 jobs
Louisville
5 jobs
Covington
2 jobs
Louisa
1 job
Paducah
1 job
Mayfield
1 job
Frankfort
1 job
Owensboro
1 job

Project Manager Job Market in Kentucky

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

Who's Hiring

Jabil
Jabil2 open roles
The Walsh
The Walsh2 open roles
ITAC
ITAC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project manager jobs across Kentucky.

  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute is preferred by most Kentucky employers
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field required
  • Three or more years of experience managing cross-functional teams and project budgets
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, and stakeholder communication
  • Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, or construction project environments is strongly preferred

Project Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project manager in Kentucky?

Kentucky does not require a state-issued license to work as a project manager. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field combined with the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute. Candidates targeting manufacturing or construction roles often benefit from industry-specific credentials in those sectors. Building experience through coordinator or analyst roles at Kentucky's large healthcare systems, automotive manufacturers, or logistics firms is the most common path into the profession.

How much do project managers make in Kentucky?

Project managers in Kentucky earn a median of about $147,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $114,220 for the lowest 10% to over $201,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project managers in Kentucky?

Employers hiring project managers in Kentucky right now include Jabil, The Walsh, and ITAC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kentucky's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, major healthcare systems, and automotive manufacturers creates steady, year-round demand for project management professionals at multiple seniority levels.

Which Kentucky cities have the most project manager jobs?

Lexington, Florence, and Louisville are the Kentucky cities with the most project manager openings. Louisville's concentration of healthcare, logistics, and corporate headquarters drives the largest share of postings, while Lexington draws demand from its university-affiliated medical center, technology firms, and manufacturing base, and Northern Kentucky benefits from its proximity to the Cincinnati metro and its own distribution and financial services employers.

Are there remote project manager jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, and more than most fields. Project management is fundamentally a coordination and communication role, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements in many industries. About 50% of project manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility. IT and software project management roles tend to be the most fully remote, while construction and manufacturing project management typically requires on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a project manager in Kentucky with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into project coordination from an adjacent role in operations, administration, or business analysis at a large Kentucky employer. Humana, Toyota's Georgetown manufacturing plant, and UPS's Louisville hub all hire entry-level operations and process roles that routinely feed into project management careers. Completing a CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute signals readiness before you have formal PM titles. Building a portfolio of small process improvement projects, even volunteer or internal ones, gives Kentucky hiring managers concrete evidence of your capabilities.

Where can I find and apply to project manager jobs in Kentucky?

You can find and apply to project manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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