Remote Technical Project Lead Jobs
Remote technical project lead jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for these roles in software, fintech, healthcare technology, and enterprise consulting. Companies currently hiring include Fidus, Peraton, and Netskope. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and manage complex Information Technology (IT) projects across the full lifecycle — from concept to implementation — within a federal government environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project delivery, IT operations, identity, credential, and access management (ICAM), and federal security and compliance standards. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements.
Work Location: This is a remote position, but candidate must be willing to work during the hours of 8am - 5pm EST
This position is contingent upon contract award
What will you do:
- Lead and manage the full project lifecycle of large-scale IT solutions, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Establish priorities, determine project resource needs, and acquire necessary assets.
- Develop detailed project plans based on scope, budget, personnel, and resource availability.
- Utilize Agile methodologies to drive effective planning, execution, and delivery.
- Break down complex projects into manageable, sequenced tasks to improve turnaround and efficiency.
- Oversee and coordinate project team activities across multiple functional areas.
- Maintain communication with federal stakeholders and senior government officials.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and federal security standards.
- Manage risks, track progress, report metrics, and ensure high-quality project outcomes.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
- 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
- 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the Information Technology domain.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- One or more of the following relavent certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+ or CAP
- ITIL Foundation Certification OR demonstrated knowledge of ITIL-based service management.
- Familiarity with FICAM, NIST SP 800-63, PIV and federated authentication
- Experience with enterprise IAM and privileged access management (PAM) platforms.
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex federal IT projects.
- Experience supervising IT operations including systems integration, user support, deployment, and training.
- Strong understanding of IT, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and AWS GovCloud environments.
- Experience managing Agile development teams and understanding how enhancements or defects impact architecture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present to senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance
- AWS certification
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
- Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams, subcontractors, and external service providers.
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and manage complex Information Technology (IT) projects across the full lifecycle — from concept to implementation — within a federal government environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project delivery, IT operations, identity, credential, and access management (ICAM), and federal security and compliance standards. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements.
Work Location: This is a remote position, but candidate must be willing to work during the hours of 8am - 5pm EST
This position is contingent upon contract award
What will you do:
- Lead and manage the full project lifecycle of large-scale IT solutions, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Establish priorities, determine project resource needs, and acquire necessary assets.
- Develop detailed project plans based on scope, budget, personnel, and resource availability.
- Utilize Agile methodologies to drive effective planning, execution, and delivery.
- Break down complex projects into manageable, sequenced tasks to improve turnaround and efficiency.
- Oversee and coordinate project team activities across multiple functional areas.
- Maintain communication with federal stakeholders and senior government officials.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and federal security standards.
- Manage risks, track progress, report metrics, and ensure high-quality project outcomes.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
- 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
- 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the Information Technology domain.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- One or more of the following relavent certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+ or CAP
- ITIL Foundation Certification OR demonstrated knowledge of ITIL-based service management.
- Familiarity with FICAM, NIST SP 800-63, PIV and federated authentication
- Experience with enterprise IAM and privileged access management (PAM) platforms.
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex federal IT projects.
- Experience supervising IT operations including systems integration, user support, deployment, and training.
- Strong understanding of IT, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and AWS GovCloud environments.
- Experience managing Agile development teams and understanding how enhancements or defects impact architecture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present to senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance
- AWS certification
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
- Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams, subcontractors, and external service providers.
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Trucking
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote technical project lead jobs.
- Five or more years of experience managing technical projects or programs end to end
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated experience leading agile or scrum delivery across engineering teams
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
- PMP, PgMP, or Scrum Master certification preferred or required by many employers
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Technical Project Lead Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote technical project lead openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through listings that aren't actually remote.
Show async delivery in your work history
Remote employers want proof you can move projects forward without daily check-ins. Call out specific examples where you coordinated distributed teams, resolved blockers in writing, or ran stand-ups across time zones using tools like Jira or Linear.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many remote-first companies use written take-homes, asynchronous video responses, or multi-day project exercises instead of live panels. Practice articulating your decision-making process clearly in writing, since that reflects how you will actually work in the role.
Signal remote readiness with your setup
Remote technical project leads are expected to run video calls, document decisions clearly, and keep distributed stakeholders aligned without friction. Mention your dedicated workspace, reliable connection, and experience with documentation tools like Notion or Confluence early in conversations with hiring teams.
Remote Technical Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote technical project lead job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed product teams, which hire technical project leads who can manage work asynchronously without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, self-direction, and experience coordinating across time zones using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Slack. Candidates who can demonstrate they have delivered technical projects without being physically present have a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote technical project leads?
Companies hiring remote technical project leads right now include Fidus, Peraton, and Netskope, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first software firms, distributed SaaS teams, and enterprise technology organizations that run engineering and product delivery across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote technical project lead job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder because you need to demonstrate independence from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first startups and contract-based technology teams are more open to early-career candidates. Showing a portfolio of self-managed technical projects, contributions to open-source work, or freelance delivery history can substitute for formal experience and open those doors.
Do you need a degree for remote technical project lead jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this role weigh demonstrated delivery capability, technical fluency, and experience managing distributed work over formal credentials. Certifications like PMP or CAPM, combined with a verifiable history of shipping projects on time, often carry as much weight as a degree, particularly at remote-first companies and technology consultancies.
Which industries hire the most remote technical project leads?
The sectors hiring the most remote technical project leads are Technology & Software, Trucking, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering and product teams where technical project leads coordinate delivery across multiple locations and time zones.
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