Occupation
Project Manager
Project managers plan, execute, and close out individual projects, handling project planning, budgeting, and risk management to keep deliverables on time and on budget. They maintain stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle and often apply Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage iterative work. Found across virtually every industry, this role suits organized, detail-driven individuals who can juggle timelines, resources, and competing priorities.
Duties & responsibilities
- Plan and execute projects across full lifecycles from initiation through delivery or closeout
- Coordinate across multiple functional teams and external stakeholders to align on priorities and timelines
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to keep work on track
- Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes
- Communicate project status and changes to stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Track dependencies and resolve blockers that could delay deliverables or impact scope
- Manage complex projects with multiple workstreams or simultaneous initiatives in parallel
What Project Manager roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Project Manager make?
Employers posting Project Manager roles list a median of $128,000 a year (middle half $110,000–$158,000), from 48 postings that state pay.
44% of open Project Manager roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Project Manager roles?
110 open Project Manager roles from 75 employers; the most at Accenture, Stanley Consultants and STV Group, and in California, Texas and Florida.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Project Manager in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 110
- Employers
- 75
- Median pay
- $128,000
- Disclose pay
- 44%
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Open Project Manager roles (109)
Project Manager
Outfront Media
Miami, FL
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Project Manager
Warner Bros. Discovery
Burbank, CA
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Engineering Technician
United States Army Installation Management Command
Fort Polk, LA · $89,508 – $116,362
This is a federal project manager role focused on overseeing military construction and facilities projects for the Department of Defense. The position suits experienced professionals who can coordinate engineering, design, and construction work across multiple stakeholders and manage budgets and schedules effectively.
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Project Manager (Compliance)
National Park Service
Full-time · Mesa Verde National Park, CO · $74,678 – $97,087
This Project Manager (Compliance) role with the National Park Service coordinates environmental and historic preservation compliance for park projects, managing NEPA and NHPA documentation, conducting site assessments, and overseeing contracts. The position suits someone with federal compliance experience in resource management or environmental law who thrives managing cross-functional teams and complex regulatory requirements.
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PROJECT MANAGER, NF-1601-04
U.S. Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC · $43 / hour
This role manages special projects and construction initiatives for a Marine Corps community services organization, overseeing design, funding, inspections, and equipment procurement. It suits someone with substantial project management and field engineering experience who can coordinate with leadership, customers, and building trades to deliver capital improvements on military installations.
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LEARNING PRODUCTION MANAGER
Warfighting Acquisition University
Fort Belvoir, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal position manages portfolios of learning projects for military acquisition training, coordinating schedules, resources, and performance across multiple teams using enterprise tools. It suits experienced project managers comfortable with governance frameworks, executive reporting, and leading cross-functional teams in a structured government environment.
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Associate Director for Planning and Project Management
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
Lead planning and project management for a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to women's history on the National Mall, overseeing exhibitions, capital projects, and facilities. This role suits someone with museum or cultural institution experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and supervising technical teams.
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Project Manager
Veritiv
Rockville, MD
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Project Manager
Defense Media Activity
Fort Meade, Maryland · $121,785 – $158,322
This federal project management role oversees a strategic, national-significance portfolio and serves as the technical authority for enterprise project and portfolio management frameworks. The incumbent translates high-level defense directives into actionable plans, leads business process improvements, manages complex contracts, and supports executive leadership across a large organization.
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Where Project Managers commonly go next: Program Manager, Senior Project Manager.
Program Manager
Defense Contract Management Agency
Orlando, FL · $90,479 – $138,370
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PROGRAM MANAGER
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $197,200
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Program Manager (Assistant Program Manager Acquisition)
U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Fort Belvoir, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
This is a federal position managing defense acquisition programs at various lifecycle stages, overseeing development, production, fielding, and major system modifications. The role suits military program professionals with direct experience leading Army system acquisition initiatives and the ability to coordinate complex technical and financial aspects across government and contractor teams.
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Assistant Director for Asset Forfeiture Division
U.S. Marshals Service
Arlington, VA · $151,661 – $228,000
This role leads the federal Asset Forfeiture Division for the US Marshals Service, overseeing the seizure, management, and disposal of assets from criminal activity across the country. It suits someone with experience in federal program management, budget oversight, or asset and property administration who wants to drive efficiency in government operations.
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Program Manager
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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Senior Project Manager
Saucony
Rockford, MI
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Supervisory Program Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This supervisory role leads a Department of Defense portfolio management office, directing multi-project execution and guiding IT acquisition from requirements through deployment while managing a team of senior analysts. It suits experienced program managers or IT acquisition professionals who have managed large, complex government technology initiatives and can navigate executive-level stakeholder relationships.
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PROGRAM MANAGER
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Dahlgren, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This role leads technical strategy and concept development for naval surface warfare systems at a U.S. Navy research facility, analyzing defense capabilities and informing weapons system evolution. It suits someone with government or defense sector experience in integrated combat systems, air and missile defense, or surface warfare who can synthesize complex operational requirements into actionable strategic recommendations.
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Supervisory Program Manager
Transportation Security Administration
Full-time · Springfield, VA · $169,279 – $205,353
This is a senior federal program management role overseeing security technology initiatives within the Department of Homeland Security. The position suits experienced managers who can lead teams, advise executives on complex policy matters, and drive strategic programs from conception through evaluation.
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EXERCISE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Hill Afb, UT · $89,508 – $116,362
This role oversees a military inspection and readiness program, directing exercises and evaluations to assess unit effectiveness while coordinating across multiple levels of Air Force leadership and external agencies. It suits someone experienced in military operations planning and administrative program management who can analyze complex readiness data and brief senior officials.
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Volkert, Inc.
Montgomery, AL
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El Segundo, CA
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IT PROJECT MANAGER (SYSANALYSIS)
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
A federal IT project manager role leading software development initiatives for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, managing the full lifecycle from planning through delivery while serving as a technical liaison between stakeholders and senior leadership. The position suits experienced software project managers comfortable with Agile, DevSecOps practices, and federal compliance requirements who can translate complex operational needs into technical solutions.
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Construction Manager
BJ's Wholesale Club
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Army National Guard Units
Centennial, Colorado · $99,800 – $129,742
This is a federal civil service role managing complex procurement and contract operations for Colorado Army National Guard facilities and programs. The position requires extensive experience in contracting, policy development, and personnel supervision within a military or government contracting environment.
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IT Specialist (APPSW)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $125,776 – $163,514
This senior IT role at the Department of Veterans Affairs oversees the development and deployment of software applications and systems, managing budgets, schedules, and contractor performance for large-scale initiatives. The position suits experienced project and program managers comfortable directing complex technical acquisitions and liaising between engineering teams and leadership.
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Industrial Manager
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Watervliet, NY · $152,634 – $197,200
This role leads all manufacturing operations and production at a historic Army arsenal, managing workload planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives across multiple weapons manufacturing elements. It suits an experienced operations leader comfortable with federal systems, budgeting, personnel development, and coordinating complex, large-scale production environments.
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Senior IT Specialist (Project Manager)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Rockville, MD · $169,279 – $197,200
A senior project management role overseeing large-scale IT initiatives and enterprise technology programs within a federal agency, suited for experienced IT professionals who can manage complex contracts, coordinate stakeholders, and translate strategic technology goals into operational execution.
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IT PROJECT MANAGER (INFOSEC)
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN · $93,400 – $121,422
This federal IT project manager role coordinates the selection, acquisition, and implementation of information systems and software for the Department of Defense's finance and accounting operations. It suits someone with experience managing IT development lifecycles who can work with government stakeholders to evaluate, propose, and oversee technology solutions.
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Product Development Manager
U.S. Bank
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What employers state they pay
Median
$128,000
Middle half
$110,000 – $158,000
From 48 of 110 open roles — the 44% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry7%
- Mid41%
- Senior46%
- Lead / Staff / Principal1%
- Management4%
- Executive1%
From 74 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Project Manager postings ask for
Measured from the 110 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Project Management24 roles21.8%
- Agile12 roles10.9%
- Microsoft Excel12 roles10.9%
- Microsoft Project9 roles8.2%
- Project Management Software9 roles8.2%
- Budget Management8 roles7.3%
- Microsoft Word8 roles7.3%
- Smartsheet7 roles6.4%
- Jira6 roles5.5%
- Microsoft Office6 roles5.5%
Where Project Manager roles are
Among the 74 of 110 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Project Managers
75 in total, most open roles first.
- AAccenture6 roles
Stanley Consultants6 roles
STV Group6 roles- CCrusoe4 roles
- HCHammes Company4 roles
- IInvenergy4 roles
Abeka2 roles
AdventHealth2 roles