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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$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by managing feasibility for facility projects. Assess technical requirements, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure successful project delivery across a dynami...

Today

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

$112K - $222K *

Oversee complex clinical trials from initiation to completion, ensuring project deliverables align with quality, time, and cost expectations. Partner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $153K *

Advance complex engineering projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring quality, budget compliance, and effective stakeholder communication. Drive innovative solutions that meet strategic goa...

4 weeks ago

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

$98K - $130K *

Engage in dynamic environmental projects, overseeing design, execution, and compliance. Build strong client relationships while managing budgets, schedules, and team supervision to deliver high-qualit...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Champion complex healthcare projects by leading teams, managing deliverables, and nurturing client relationships while ensuring designs meet sustainability and performance goals...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Pioneer transformative healthcare environments by managing complex, multi-phased projects. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to deliver high-performance outcomes while leading design efforts...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $99K *

Elevate our Operations Team by overseeing project planning, execution, and management from concept to delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes and transform educational exp...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer impactful federal proposals by leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful, compliance-driven submissions, balancing multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with a leading structural engineering firm, managing diverse projects from inception to completion. Lead teams, mentor engineers, and cultivate client relationships while remaining h...

1 month ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Oversee and manage diverse commercial mechanical construction projects, ensuring timely completion within budgetary constraints. Drive effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders whil...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic energy projects, maximizing resources while mentoring teams. Oversee project budgets, proposals, and deliverable quality while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Lead commissioning projects, ensuring quality assurance and performance testing for critical facilities like data centers and healthcare, while managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Support strategic initiatives by managing complex logistics and integration projects, leveraging extensive technical expertise while ensuring timely completion and operational efficiency in mission-cr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $115K *

Shape the future of data center operations by coordinating technical projects, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate across teams to track progress, mitigate risks, and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $138K *

Drive strategic operations by enhancing data-informed planning, monitoring budgets, managing contracts, and optimizing cross-departmental partnerships to meet organizational goals and effectiveness wh...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $121K *

Join a dynamic team to manage client-facing projects in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, ensuring efficient coordination across technical and operational teams to achieve project milestones an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform project operations by overseeing portfolio management, optimizing resources, and ensuring strategic alignment for exceptional execution in the metals industry, driving innovation and efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$207K - $258K *

Advance your career by leading a diverse team to deliver innovative trapped-ion quantum computer designs and hardware, guiding projects through their lifecycle, and mentoring junior talent in cutting...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering capital mining projects. Manage all project phases from studies to execution while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with safety...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful project controls by providing financial leadership and strategy. Enhance project success through meticulous oversight of performance metrics, resource managemen...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $140K *

Champion large-scale healthcare projects by managing budgets, resources and timelines, fostering team development, and ensuring successful project delivery while enhancing operational efficiency and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $140K *

Empower project success through strategic leadership in large-scale healthcare accounts. Oversee end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring quality and efficiency while actively mentoring team members an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in project management, guiding teams to ensure successful automation solutions deliverable within scope and schedule while fostering collaboration and communication across all levels...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$201K - $374K *

Accelerate project success by leading a high-performance team in delivering diverse workplace solutions, managing complex capital projects, and fostering strategic partnerships to ensure compliance an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $130K *

Advance project execution by building and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring critical dependencies are tracked, and collaborating with leads to uphold delivery standards in a federal...

4 days ago

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

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.