Project Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Project Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in life sciences, healthcare, financial services, construction, and defense technology, with openings at every level from coordinator to senior program manager. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Mass General Brigham, and Liberty Mutual maintain large project management functions. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts are IT project management, clinical operations, and construction project oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles91
Top employerBeth Israel Lahey Health
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring43
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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2027 Spring Project Manager Co-op (Billerica, MA)
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2027 Spring Project Manager Co-op (Billerica, MA)
Applied Materials
Billerica, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$31 - $41/hr
10,000+

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Senior Clinical Research Project Manager
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Senior Clinical Research Project Manager
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
$79k - $129k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Project Manager – FSP
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Senior Project Manager – FSP
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$130k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Field Project Manager
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Field Project Manager
Agilent Technologies
Lexington, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$94k - $157k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Assistant Project Manager
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Assistant Project Manager
Liberty Companies
Braintree, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree

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Project Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Somerville
4 jobs
Wilmington
4 jobs
Braintree
3 jobs
Cambridge
3 jobs
Burlington
3 jobs
Framingham
3 jobs
Acton
2 jobs
Hudson
2 jobs

Project Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

Beth Israel Lahey Health7 open roles
Massachusetts General Hospital4 open roles
Symbotic3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute or equivalent credential preferred by most Massachusetts employers
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
  • Three or more years of end-to-end project lifecycle experience in a relevant Massachusetts industry
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or Asana
  • Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional team coordination skills
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies as applied in technology or healthcare settings

Project Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project manager in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license to work as a project manager, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree and a recognized credential such as the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute or the Certified Associate in Project Management for those earlier in their careers. Gaining experience in a Massachusetts industry where project management is dense, such as life sciences, healthcare IT, or defense contracting, significantly strengthens a candidate's profile.

How much do project managers make in Massachusetts?

Project managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $201,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $137,750 for the lowest 10% to over $286,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project managers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring project managers in Massachusetts right now include Beth Israel Lahey Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Symbotic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of biotech, hospital systems, and defense contractors means project manager demand is broad and relatively consistent across industries throughout the year.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most project manager jobs?

Boston, Somerville, and Wilmington have the most project manager openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the largest share of listings because of the dense concentration of hospitals, life sciences firms, financial institutions, and technology companies headquartered or regionally based there, while Worcester's growing healthcare and manufacturing sectors, and the Route 128 corridor suburbs, contribute a steady volume of additional openings.

Are there remote project manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields, since project management is largely a coordination and communication role that translates well to distributed teams. About 67% of project manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has adapted to flexible work. Planning, reporting, and stakeholder management tasks are most commonly performed remotely, while roles tied to construction, manufacturing, or clinical operations tend to require on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a coordinator, analyst, or operations role within a Massachusetts employer that already has a project management function. Large hospital networks like Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess, as well as major life sciences companies in the Cambridge and Waltham corridor, regularly bring in project coordinators without full PM experience. Earning the Certified Associate in Project Management credential and building a portfolio of documented initiatives, even internal process improvements, gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to these entry-level openings.

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

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

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