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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$101K - $135K *

Transform project delivery by leading a dynamic commissioning team, ensuring effective communication and oversight across multiple projects while maintaining budget, schedule, and performance metrics...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $135K *

Optimize project execution and team performance for concurrent commissioning projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and key stakeholder communications. Drive accountability, efficiency, and co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in driving complex, full-cycle HR projects that enhance processes, facilitate business transformations, and integrate innovative technologies across a global scale while improving project manag...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform multi-family developments by leading renovation projects across 30 properties and overseeing construction efforts from conception to completion while collaborating with contractors and guidi...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the successful delivery of biopharmaceutical projects as a matrix leader, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards throughout the clinical trial li...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the technical execution and management of undersea warfare projects, providing expertise and support to program officers and team members, while driving successful operational outcomes and strate...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in legal technology. As a Technical Project Manager, lead strategic R&D projects, manage integrations, and collaborate with experts to deliver impactful solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $241K *

Champion complex construction projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, schedules, and risks while ensuring high standards. Drive client satisfaction and project success from ince...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $241K *

Drive successful delivery of complex construction projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution while ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and safety standards. Collaborate with diverse...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $241K *

Champion project success by managing complex construction portfolios through all phases, from planning and execution to closeout, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and facilitating stak...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $191K *

Elevate your career by managing engineering programs to ensure timely product releases. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance agile processes, drive improvements, and deliver solutions that meet c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive effective project governance and resource management to enhance delivery across organization-wide initiatives, ensuring operational continuity and alignment with strategic goals through expert g...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative projects to enhance healthcare systems, managing the rewrite of critical applications and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and integration of n...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Help us drive software execution for complex connected audio products, bridging teams and coordinating external partners to deliver high-quality embedded software through all project phases from plann...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading ERP implementations, ensuring alignment across teams, managing risks, and driving value for clients from initiation to stabilization...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $87K *

Lead the development and launch of new academic programs, managing multiple projects from planning through regulatory approval. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while implementi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance project management excellence by leading diverse teams and ensuring successful project delivery, while managing resources, timelines, and client expectations to achieve outstanding results in...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget for engineering initiatives in a dynamic, multi-discipline environment. Support process improvements to achieve financial objectives a...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead project initiatives within the healthcare sector, ensuring alignment with technology objectives. Utilize advanced project management skills to drive successful delivery, enhance team collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead life sciences projects from planning to completion, ensuring client objectives are met through effective collaboration and project management. Drive success with your exper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Advance multidisciplinary infrastructure programs by guiding clients through complex technical and regulatory challenges, ensuring successful execution, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment for im...

3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $178K *

Lead collaboration across teams to enhance program management within a growing portfolio. Drive improvements in planning, execution, and tools while fostering operational excellence to meet diverse bu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Drive successful project delivery by managing HVAC installations for commercial sites. Collaborate with teams and vendors, ensuring efficiency and quality from planning through to execution and closeo...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical project management, supporting applied AI initiatives by driving execution excellence, coordinating cross-functional teams, and overcoming project challenges for seamless...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.