Project Program Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Project Program Manager jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the Northeast, with strong demand concentrated in life sciences, defense technology, financial services, and healthcare IT, with openings at every level from junior coordinator to senior director of programs. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham are the primary hiring hubs, home to established employers like Raytheon Technologies, Mass General Brigham, and Liberty Mutual. The most sought-after specialties are Agile program delivery, clinical trial operations management, and defense systems program coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerAnalog Devices
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring7
Work type80% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Project / Program Management (Eng) Intern
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Project / Program Management (Eng) Intern
Analog Devices
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$22 - $41/hr
10,000+

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Principal PM, Project / Program Management
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Principal PM, Project / Program Management
Analog Devices
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$157k - $227k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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PCC Program Project Lead, Vice President
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PCC Program Project Lead, Vice President
State Street
Quincy, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$110k - $181k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Research Project Manager, Psychiatry Research EED Program
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Research Project Manager, Psychiatry Research EED Program
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$66k - $96k/yr
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Program Mgr Social Media
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Program Mgr Social Media
Staples
Framingham, Massachusetts
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
$78k - $108k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Project Program Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
5 jobs
Westwood
2 jobs
Wilmington
2 jobs
Quincy
1 job
Hyannis
1 job
Framingham
1 job
North Reading
1 job

Project Program Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

Analog Devices2 open roles
Eversource Energy2 open roles
WSP1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • PMP or PgMP certification preferred by most Massachusetts employers
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field required
  • Five or more years managing cross-functional programs or large-scale project portfolios
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet
  • Experience working in life sciences, defense, healthcare, or financial services industries
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and executive audiences

Project Program Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project program manager in Massachusetts?

Most project program managers in Massachusetts start with a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field, then build several years of project coordination or analyst experience before stepping into a program role. Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license for this role, but earning a Project Management Professional certification from PMI significantly strengthens candidacy with local employers in life sciences, defense, and financial services.

How much do project program managers make in Massachusetts?

Project program managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $114,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,800 for the lowest 10% to over $174,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project program managers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring project program managers in Massachusetts right now include Analog Devices, Eversource Energy, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, major hospital systems, and global biotech firms means program management roles here tend to carry specialized industry requirements alongside core PM credentials.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most project program manager jobs?

Boston, Westwood, and Wilmington have the most project program manager openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge anchor demand through their dense clusters of biotech, academic medical centers, and financial institutions, while Waltham and Burlington attract defense and technology employers whose headquarters and large campuses generate consistent program management hiring year-round.

Are there remote project program manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of project program manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves coordination, documentation, and stakeholder meetings rather than on-site presence. Program roles in software development, financial services, and enterprise IT tend to have the most remote flexibility, while defense and clinical operations roles more often require on-site work.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving from a project coordinator or business analyst role into a junior program manager position, which large Massachusetts employers in healthcare and technology regularly post as stepping stones. Mass General Brigham, Boston Scientific, and major defense contractors in the Route 128 corridor run associate project manager and rotational operations programs designed for candidates early in their careers. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential and building a portfolio of process improvement or cross-team coordination work sharpens a candidate's profile considerably.

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

You can find and apply to project program manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries including life sciences, defense, healthcare, and financial services. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from each listing.

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