Entry Level Software Project Leader Jobs

New grad software project leader jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of coordinated projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Distribution & Wholesale roles with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like American Eagle Outfitters, Target, and Meijer hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles265+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmerican Eagle Outfitters
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type96% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Registered Nurse - Clinical Leader
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Registered Nurse - Clinical Leader
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Interior Assembly Team Leader - 2nd Shift
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Interior Assembly Team Leader - 2nd Shift
SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc
Cottondale, Alabama
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
High school diploma or GED

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Millwork Crew Leader
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Millwork Crew Leader
Boise Cascade
Sugar Land, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
Quality Control
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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Grocery Team Leader (Department Manager)
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Grocery Team Leader (Department Manager)
Whole Foods Market
Little Rock, Arkansas
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$23 - $42/hr
10,000+

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Enhancement Crew Leader
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Enhancement Crew Leader
Brightview
El Mirage, Arizona
Construction
Construction Management
Construction Labor
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Entry Level Software Project Leader Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • American Eagle Outfitters70
  • Target25
  • Meijer22
  • Brightview10
  • Giant Eagle10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail120
  • Healthcare & Medical Services43
  • Distribution & Wholesale26
  • Education7
  • Manufacturing6

Entry Level Software Project Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level software project leader job?

Focus on demonstrating coordination and communication skills over deep technical depth. Employers at this level look for candidates who have led a class project, managed a team during an internship, or used project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana. A portfolio showing how you kept a project on schedule, resolved blockers, or organized a team gives you a real edge over candidates with only a degree.

Which companies hire entry level software project leaders?

Companies hiring entry level software project leaders right now include American Eagle Outfitters, Target, and Meijer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad range of employers, including technology firms, consulting companies, and large enterprises that run structured new grad programs with dedicated onboarding for junior project roles.

Are there remote entry level software project leader jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this level. About 4% of entry level software project leader openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving candidates flexibility to apply beyond their immediate city. Fully remote roles are more common at companies with distributed engineering teams or established remote-first cultures.

Are these new grad software project leader jobs?

Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior software project leader roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and explicitly accepts internship experience, academic project work, or a strong portfolio in place of full-time professional history. Look for postings that list internships or coursework as qualifying credentials.

Which industries hire the most entry level software project leaders?

Entry Level software project leader roles concentrate in Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large, complex software initiatives that require dedicated coordination support, creating openings where junior candidates can step in and grow into more senior project ownership over time.