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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$80K - $95K *

Explore an opportunity to lead design processes and drive collaboration across teams. Manage project scopes, timelines, and ensure quality control throughout the design and construction phases, while...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by leading cross-functional initiatives in Retail, Apparel, or Consumer Products. Utilize your PMO expertise to manage projects from planning through delivery, ensuring alig...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by bridging the gap between customers and software teams. Document business needs, manage Agile workflows, and drive project success through effective communication and collaborati...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage a large-scale system implementation project, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely delivery through all project phases. Drive strategic direction and gover...

3 weeks ago

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

$87K - $114K *

Lead and manage complex environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while promoting technical excellence and fostering client relationships across diverse sectors in the Gulf Coast re...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Elevate complex defense projects by leading engineering development and production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment, driving projects...

London, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex healthcare project initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and operational readiness while maintaining high standards of governance. Foster strong partnerships with clients, manag...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $227K *

Take ownership of complex embedded software programs, ensuring effective execution across full product lifecycle. Collaborate globally to deliver high-quality solutions in semiconductor and embedded s...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Explore a pivotal role in managing technology projects across multiple construction initiatives, ensuring designs meet operational needs, budgets are maintained, and systems integrate seamlessly for e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale transmission and substation projects, guiding them from early development through to execution with a focus on scope, budget, and cross-functional team coordina...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $190K *

Transform the future of telecommunications infrastructure by leading large-scale regional projects for critical U.S. Navy installations, ensuring compliance, modernization, and operational excellence...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $185K *

Drive the execution of regional telecommunications projects, aligning infrastructure with mission objectives and overseeing technical teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance with federal...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $175K *

Lead regional telecommunications infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with Navy mission objectives, while overseeing operations, modernization efforts, and stakeholder engagement across multipl...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful SAP ERP data implementation by managing project end-to-end. Collaborate with stakeholders, lead teams, manage risks, and ensure quality deliveries while meeting budget constraints and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $102K *

Optimize project delivery in building automation and HVAC systems by managing scope, cost, schedule, and resources. Collaborate with vendors and teams to achieve project objectives while ensuring effi...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to lead complex data and cloud initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Leverage technical expertise to manage projects from inception to delivery...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading project controls initiatives across complex infrastructure projects, ensuring effective scope, schedule, and cost management while collaborating with teams to enhance...

Today

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

$97K - $145K *

Innovate impactful research initiatives through strategic leadership, collaboration, and change management, advancing the Faculty of Medicine’s research capacity and infrastructure while fostering par...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead comprehensive project lifecycles, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget align with client satisfaction while fostering clear communication and team collaboration across diverse stakeholders in med...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive success by managing project scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring high client satisfaction across diverse media technology projects...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead construction projects, managing scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with federal standards. You'll coordinate with stakeholders and provide both onsite and...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you lead multidisciplinary environmental projects, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and communication with stakeholders while nurturing team dynamics and guiding bu...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Deliver excellence in project management for multidisciplinary environmental initiatives while overseeing project execution, and fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Elevate project delivery as a Senior Project Manager overseeing complex workplace projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve client goals, ensuring quality execution within budget and timelin...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive innovative data center projects from conception to completion. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery, reinforcing our reputation in the...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.