Research Project Manager Salary in the United States
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How much does a Research Project Manager make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Research Project Manager in the United States is $28 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $25 and $33. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Research Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager

Kelly Services - Seattle , WA

Senior Project Manager Therapeutics - Bothell, WA 3-month contract Senior Project Manager is ... research-intensive, and relevant projects. Our connections can lead you to innovative scientific ...

Kelly Services - 4 days ago

PDC SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - ID# 19491

Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii - Kīhei , HI

PDC SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - ID# 19491 . Pacific Disaster Center. Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non ... Maui Research and Technology Park, in Kihei, Maui. Continuation of employment is dependent upon ...

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IT Project Manager

TechData Service Company LLC - Summit , NJ

The Project Manager role is aligned with R&D IT, supporting the Program Manager and the Business Partner(s) of the CMO, and work closely with project stakeholders. The Project Manager will have ...

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Project Manager IV

BEPC, Inc. - South San Francisco , CA

Conduct research and analysis to identify the best options for automated solutions * Complete the ... Project manage the optimization of DAC training offerings and coordinate all trainings • Partner ...

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Manager of Research Genetics Operations

Renown Health - Reno , NV

... manages several customers at one time to deliver services outlined in the clinical and research ... The position serves as a quality review point for projects and programs to ensure that all project ...

Renown Health - 5 days ago

Senior Project Manager - Affordable Housing

Community Housing Developers, Inc. - San Jose , CA

... Research and secure sources of predevelopment, construction, and permanent financing from public ... project schedules. · Oversee design and construction management to ensure attention given to ...

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What does a Research Project Manager do?

Research Project Manager

Develops and implements project plans, which includes clear project scope, budget, timelines, scheduling project meetings, setting agendas, preparing and presenting project progress reports to Senior Management.

August 17, 2019

Assist Principal Investigator in the development of a project plan that serves as a guiding document that provides overall direction, expectation of deliverables and stated milestones for the participating sites to ensure the success of the project.

August 23, 2019

Manage relationships with various stakeholders including administrative contact of the grant funder, various academic institutions, academic researcher collaborators, survey respondents, and others.

August 27, 2019

Support functional teams, including Field Sciences, Bioprocess, Plant Phenotyping, & Regulatory/Quality, to develop improved assays and methods for deployment into Stage Gate to meet throughput and quality requirements for product development.

August 29, 2019

Provides complex scientific & technical leadership in determining research priorities & the plan, design & execution of research projects ensuring that programs of investigation meet specified objectives.

August 30, 2019

Prepares results & may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & disseminates information via seminars, lectures, etc.

August 30, 2019

Facilitate interactions with various USGBC departments in order to support the development of health-focused tools, resources and communications.

August 31, 2019

Demonstrates the ability to lead others, assign workload, organize projects, prioritize the work of others, and resolve problems that arise.

September 01, 2019

Demonstrated experience using personal computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite/electronic or online calendars, word processing, social media, spreadsheets, database systems, presentation software, email, and internet.

September 02, 2019

Track papers in process and assist with planning for project papers and posters presented at National and International conferences.

September 02, 2019

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