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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$100K - $120K *

Manage cross-functional teams to deliver MCO-I projects, ensuring quality execution from handover through warranty. Lead client engagement, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions while maintai...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Oversee technical project execution at nuclear facilities, ensuring alignment with safety and regulatory standards. Manage budgets, schedules, risks, and team dynamics, driving projects from initiatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team leading aerospace projects from planning to delivery. Your role encompasses coordinating across diverse teams, tracking progress, managing schedules, and ensuring technical compliance, dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $130K *

Champion the successful delivery of MEP systems by overseeing project scopes, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards in fast-paced retail construction environments...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing federal contracts, enhancing customer relations and operational efficiency, while driving business growth and strategy execution through collaboration with diverse teams an...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Execute projects from inception to delivery while solving technical challenges in materials testing and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support diverse industries, ensuring custom...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing technical and data-focused projects, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful execution from concept to delivery while driving data quality and insights for tra...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $102K *

Empower progress in a dynamic research environment as you manage operational aspects of a large, federally funded program, ensuring timely milestones and compliance while collaborating with diverse pa...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage strategic initiatives across healthcare teams, developing project plans that define scope and timelines, while serving as a key liaison to ensure effective communication and collaboration withi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by enhancing IT service delivery, driving ServiceNow implementations, and advancing project management practices in a dynamic environment focused on federal aviation solutions...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing IT service management through ServiceNow innovations, driving operational excellence while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver integrated, customer-focused solution...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful IT modernization efforts by managing critical programs, ensuring alignment with mission objectives while overseeing multidisciplinary teams and fostering strategic collaboration for opt...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of large-scale IT programs within a crucial military framework, ensuring strategic oversight, risk management, and stakeholder coordination while mentoring junior staff and driving...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion project management initiatives by leading cross-departmental teams to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration, ensuring timely delivery and thorough evaluation of multiple projects...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality projects in life sciences. Utilize your expertise to manage cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and efficiency while nurturing talent and continuous...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $170K *

Seeking a Project Management leader to drive complex life sciences projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance, and operational excellence across all phases while mentoring teams and enhancin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $170K *

Champion project success by leading cross-functional teams in delivering complex life sciences projects, ensuring operational excellence while fostering a culture of mentorship and continuous improvem...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Champion project delivery excellence by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project outcomes while enhancing operational efficiency through proven project management m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the implementation of Epic Clinical EHR for State Healthcare Facilities, leading project planning, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination while ensuring quality, scope, and communicati...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $227K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative projects that drive organizational success. Collaborate with senior leadership to execute cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic go...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing customer materials testing initiatives. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to address technical challenges while ensuring timely delivery, effective communicat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing customer projects across industries, leveraging your technical expertise and project management skills to deliver solutions and maintain strong client rel...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in advancing rural brain aging research by managing the NIH-funded RURAL MIND project, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and integrating innovative MRI technology into community he...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by independently managing complex client onboarding projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment across teams. Foster relationships and navigate stakeholder communications to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading cross-functional projects and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Bring your project management skills to ensure timely completion of initiatives th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.