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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$125K - $145K *

Lead complex institutional redevelopment efforts, primarily focusing on a historic hospital in downtown New Orleans. Manage project phases and client relationships while overseeing budgets, schedules...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role leading imaging project management, ensuring compliance and quality throughout clinical trials while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver successfu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $168K *

Transform project delivery by leading integration initiatives, ensuring successful execution and governance across various domains, while enhancing stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $135K *

Transform your career by leading dynamic projects that enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver strategic solutions and manage complex client needs while e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Grow your career with a high-impact role leading complex healthcare projects, driving outcomes, fostering client relationships, and achieving exceptional results in a collaborative environment...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Empower environmental change by leading diverse projects to enhance compliance and safety. Oversee budgets, coordinate teams, and mentor staff to ensure successful project delivery from inception to c...

Yellowknife, NTIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Optimize metallurgical processes by leading a dynamic lab team, ensuring robust testing and integrity of iron chemistry. Drive projects spanning equipment upgrades, safety initiatives, and process imp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $275K *

Lead the charge in program management for complex defense projects, overseeing all lifecycle phases to ensure strategic success. Collaborate with diverse teams, engage with customers, and innovate for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $275K *

Oversee the execution of complex projects for cutting-edge ICBM technologies, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance targets are met while fostering strong customer relationships and leading high-pe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at managing diverse medical communications projects, ensuring they meet client expectations while adhering to budget and timelines. Leverage exceptional communication and financial...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Accelerate project success by overseeing installations and troubleshooting in the electronic security field. This dual role blends hands-on site work with coordination and planning, ensuring efficient...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Transform R&D project management by independently driving projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective product development and achieve key outcomes in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Join us to lead project teams in delivering safe, profitable construction projects while enhancing client relations and managing business development efforts for optimal operational performance...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$123K - $196K *

Elevate product management by tackling complex challenges, mentoring teams, and shaping AI-native workflows to deliver high-impact solutions. Engage directly in product development while influencing s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $275K *

Accelerate project success by leading complex programs in defense technology. Oversee full lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance targets while developing strong...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $196K *

Empower product innovation by leading complex, high-impact projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver AI-driven solutions while mentoring peers and elevating product quality standards across the orga...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in project management by overseeing small to medium-scale projects, ensuring quality delivery, client satisfaction, and mentorship to junior staff while driving operational success and...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead product strategy and execution for our Mixed Signal hardware portfolio. Collaborate across teams to understand customer needs, mentor product managers, and drive innovative solutions that enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$155K - $210K *

Strategize innovative solutions in transportation, leading projects that enhance mobility and infrastructure. Collaborate with a skilled team to apply advanced technology for efficient and safe commun...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $210K *

Join a team that leads innovative transportation solutions by managing complex ITS and traffic engineering projects. Drive strategic direction, enhance client relations, and mentor skilled professiona...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful project outcomes by managing customer programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle to foster strong customer relationships...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive the success of large-scale technology programs, ensuring strategic alignment, fiscal accountability, and technical excellence in federal projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Drive success by leading project teams, ensuring safety, profitability, and client satisfaction while managing budgets and schedules in a fast-paced construction environment...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead project teams to deliver safe, high-quality projects while enhancing client relations and driving profitability through expertise in risk management and cost control strategies...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Advance project success by leading teams in achieving profitable results, fostering client relationships, ensuring safety and compliance, and developing innovative project strategies across complex co...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

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.