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 *

Champion project execution within budget and deadlines, coordinating resources and contractors. Oversee quality control and ensure client satisfaction while managing complexity and risk in facility op...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing land surveying projects and teams, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing client satisfaction through expert consultations and fieldwork management. Join a dy...

Yesterday

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

$70K - $95K *

Transform agile project management in the spaceflight sector, overseeing hardware and software development from design to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Drive agile project management initiatives in the spaceflight industry by overseeing the entire project lifecycle from planning to operations while ensuring cross-functional collaboration and adherenc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Drive project success by managing complex federal facilities initiatives from planning to delivery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet mission-critical goals...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving nuclear projects forward by managing timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring safety and stakeholder satisfaction. Empower your career with opportunities for leaders...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $200K *

Champion clinical trial excellence by leading operational aspects of studies, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulations, while fostering communication across teams and managing site feasibility...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of complex software projects, coordinating cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies to deliver impactful solutions in a scientific environment. Your expertise will drive project...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing the full lifecycle of construction projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning to closeout while collaborating with stakeholders to meet federal standards and deliv...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $180K *

Unlock customer success for major pharma clients by driving AI implementation, navigating regulatory challenges, and integrating advanced search strategies. Collaborate across teams to ensure effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful public sector initiatives by leading complex projects, fostering executive relationships, and navigating challenges to ensure successful outcomes. This role shapes client value and enh...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$91K - $156K *

Optimize new product launch processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective execution while managing risks and maintaining project standards throughout manufacturin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the strategic delivery of complex EPC/TCS projects, ensuring governance and stakeholder alignment across all phases from inception to handover while mentoring project managers and driving continu...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $184K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading project controls for major Rail & Transit projects. Drive accountability in cost, schedule, and scope, while collaborating with teams to enhance decision...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Lead capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry, driving execution from concept to commissioning while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance throughout all phases of project management and con...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $184K *

Join a dynamic team to lead project controls on major rail and transit projects. Drive financial discipline, schedule management, and risk identification to ensure successful project delivery and gove...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$500K+*

Deliver exceptional results as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing complex construction projects while ensuring safety, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that empowers cross-functional collaboration while managing project delivery. You will track and report on product group progress, facilitate standups, and ensure timely resolution of chal...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $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 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $300K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic software engineering team, driving innovative solutions and application development within the evolving healthcare analytics landscape while ensuring scalability and performa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead transformative research in infrastructure risk and resilience. Develop advanced models, drive decision-making, and guide a team to improve utility management practices and safeguard critical asse...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K *

Empower your career by managing transformative power and energy projects. Lead project teams through planning, design, and execution while fostering client relationships and ensuring successful projec...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K *

Join a team that manages transformative power infrastructure projects from conception through construction, ensuring successful delivery while leading multidisciplinary efforts and fostering strong cl...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful power and energy infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and engaging with clients throughout the project lifecycle from conception to succe...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.