Research Project Manager jobs at Ladders

At Ladders, you can find a curated list of high-paying job opportunities for Research Project Managers. These lucrative job positions are available across a wide array of industries, making it an excellent platform for experienced professionals to find their next big break.

Why Choose Research Project Manager Jobs?

Research Project Managers play a vital role in coordinating and managing research projects, ensuring that they run smoothly from inception to completion. The wide range of industries that require research project managers includes academia, healthcare, technology, and beyond.

Growth and Salary Prospects

With salaries ranging over $100,000 per year, the role of a Research Project Manager is a lucrative and fulfilling career path. As organizations continue to invest in research, the demand for this role is expected to keep on growing.

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$145K - $170K *

Empower your career by leading spend management projects, optimizing processes, and guiding clients through strategic solutions. Leverage your expertise in procurement and project management to drive...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$104K - $166K *

Elevate your career by leading technical program initiatives, driving client engagement, and managing multi-project delivery. Shape innovative solutions while ensuring high-quality outcomes and aligni...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive project success by overseeing earthwork, cap closure, and environmental remediation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance across all phases. Collaborate with teams to achieve project goal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $115K *

Lead transformative operational excellence initiatives by optimizing processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving a data-driven decision-making culture to enhance efficiency and cu...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $166K *

Elevate your career by managing vital wastewater projects across the Northeast. Collaborate with experts, lead diverse teams, and ensure compliance, all while enhancing community resilience and advanc...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive consultative sales and customer development in government sectors, promoting advanced sample management and biorepository services that enhance scientific collaboration and pu...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$92K - $154K *

Join a team that's managing intricate utility-scale fiber infrastructure projects. This role requires leading cross-functional teams and driving project execution through both agile and waterfall meth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$118K - $177K *

Join a dynamic team focused on advancing innovative biostatistical methodologies for clinical studies. Contribute significantly to study design, execution, data analysis, and regulatory submissions wi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K *

Manage the delivery of low-risk projects efficiently, ensuring on-time, high-quality results. Collaborate with project leaders and clients to maintain communications and document project progress, app...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Explore a dynamic role supporting proposals for federal contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives while managing multiple submissions for large-scale projects...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $157K *

Unlock quality excellence as you lead cross-functional initiatives, driving customer satisfaction and continuous improvement in manufacturing and engineering processes to meet strategic business goals...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that provides critical medical insights for clinical studies, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance while enhancing trial quality through expert medical monitoring and collabor...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing clinical trials in ophthalmology. Lead site management efforts, mentor CRAs, and ensure data integrity while collaborating across functions for successful trial exec...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $131K *

Unlock potential by leading real estate initiatives for renewable energy projects. Work collaboratively across various teams to drive successful project execution and contribute to sustainable energy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Drive organizational success by leading transformative talent initiatives, enhancing leadership pipelines, and managing comprehensive development programs across the enterprise to facilitate workforce...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance Federal technology initiatives as a Program Manager, executing cloud-based data solutions, leading Agile processes, and engaging stakeholders to drive project success and compliance in a remot...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$145K - $165K *

Empower growth by enhancing SOX compliance and internal controls. Lead cross-functional audits and risk assessments while fostering stakeholder collaboration to ensure effective governance in a dynami...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by embedding in customer teams to redesign operations through hands-on experience and code. Lead engagements from inception, building effective GenAI systems while meeting real busi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading project controls teams, driving analysis and improvements in project scheduling, costs, and risks. Collaborate across functions to enhance tools and processes, ensuring con...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $250K *

Accelerate advisory firms’ growth by optimizing talent strategies and leadership development. Utilize deep expertise to drive sustainable scalability and efficiency through tailored practice managemen...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse IT projects to successful completion, ensuring seamless delivery and strong stakeholder communication while managing resources, budgets, and timelines in a dynam...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex clinical data projects, ensuring timely, accurate execution and compliance with protocols while mentoring team members and optimizing processes for successful outco...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving customer success through technical excellence and team leadership. Oversee onboarding, solution design, and strategic engagements to ensure customers achieve maximum value f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $221K *

Lead the Quality Control function in mortgage risk services, enhancing compliance, standards, and team performance while fostering client relationships and supporting a dynamic consulting environment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI training projects by leading end-to-end delivery, solving complex operational challenges, and building scalable processes to support and grow a new business initiative...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Research Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Research Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing research projects. This involves working with various stakeholders, managing budgets, setting timelines and ensuring the research project goals are met.

  • What skills are required for a Research Project Manager job?question toggle

    Research Project Managers are generally expected to possess strong leadership skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. They also require excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a keen understanding of research methodologies.

  • What qualifications do I need to become a Research Project Manager?question toggle

    Typically, a Research Project Manager would need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Some positions may require a Master's degree or PhD. Additionally, experience in project management, especially in a research setting, is highly desirable.