Project Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

Project Specialist jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Fidelity Investments maintain large project-focused teams. Demand is strongest in healthcare operations, defense and aerospace programs, and financial services, with openings at every level from coordinator to senior specialist. Massachusetts is one of the most active markets in the Northeast for this role. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerK&A Engineering
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring13
Work type40% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Enbridge
Project Management Specialist
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Enbridge
Added 1d ago
Project Management Specialist
Enbridge
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$115k - $153k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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RINA
Project Controls Specialist
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RINA
Added 2d ago
Project Controls Specialist
RINA
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
$95k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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K&A Engineering
Project Controls Specialist- Level 3
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K&A Engineering
Added 6d ago
Project Controls Specialist- Level 3
K&A Engineering
Boston, Massachusetts
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$120k - $135k/yr
Hybrid

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K&A Engineering
Project Controls Specialist
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K&A Engineering
Added 1w ago
Project Controls Specialist
K&A Engineering
Boston, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$120k - $135k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Symbotic
NPI Project Specialist
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Symbotic
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NPI Project Specialist
Symbotic
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$87k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
501-1,000

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Project Specialist Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
8 jobs
Wilmington
2 jobs
Woburn
1 job
Andover
1 job
Methuen
1 job
Sudbury
1 job
Waltham
1 job
Westwood
1 job
Cambridge
1 job

Project Specialist Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

K&A Engineering
K&A Engineering2 open roles
RINA
RINA1 open role
ROUX
ROUX1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare management, or a related field
  • Two or more years of project coordination or program support experience
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or Microsoft Project
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder engagement
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables within defined timelines
  • Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma

Project Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project specialist in Massachusetts?

Most project specialist roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, engineering, or a related discipline, and project coordination is typically the entry point. Massachusetts does not issue a state license for project specialists, but employers across healthcare systems, defense contractors, and financial firms strongly favor candidates who hold a Project Management Professional credential or a Certified Associate in Project Management designation from the Project Management Institute.

Which companies hire project specialists in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring project specialists in Massachusetts right now include K&A Engineering, RINA, and ROUX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of research hospitals, defense primes, and financial institutions means project specialist demand is spread across a wide range of sectors throughout the state.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most project specialist jobs?

Boston, Massachusetts, and Wilmington have the most project specialist openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge anchor the largest share of listings, driven by the area's major academic medical centers, biotech firms, and financial headquarters, while Worcester draws consistent demand from its growing healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

Are there remote project specialist jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles. About 70% of project specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Roles embedded in clinical operations or on-site construction or manufacturing programs are more likely to require a physical presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is a coordinator or project assistant role, which Massachusetts employers across healthcare, defense, and higher education use as the starting point for project careers. Institutions like Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Raytheon regularly post administrative coordinator and program support positions that transition into specialist tracks. A Certified Associate in Project Management credential or documented experience managing a team project, internship, or process improvement initiative gives candidates a measurable edge.

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

You can find and apply to project specialist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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