Research Project Manager
Manage government-funded research projects in quantum computing, photonics, and advanced materials, coordinating teams and reporting progress to leadership.
- Compensation
- $140K–$165K / yr
- Location
- College Park, MD
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Management, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience as a project or program manager, with demonstrated experience in: Requirements analysis and resource allocation Project costing and deliverable tracking Schedule and financial d
- Demonstrated technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Advanced Computing Systems (Computer Science, AI/ML, FPGA) Quantum Computing, Information Science, or Sensing RF, Optics, or Pho
Nice to have
- Project Management supporting a research organization
- Experience managing collaboration between federal, academic and commercial entities.
- Experience supporting new business development and capture activities for a business portfolio.
Full description
Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking a Research Project Manager to support leading-edge research and engineering associated with the physical sciences, including quantum computing, advanced computing systems, additive manufacturing, photonics, advanced materials, and microelectronics. The Research Project Manager will support Government Research Scientists (Principal Investigators) in managing a technically diverse and geographically dispersed portfolio of research projects in partnership with academia and industry. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of technical expertise and project management experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and flow down project requirements, both technical and programmatic in nature
- Develop and modify technical Statements of Work
- Develop, document, monitor, and report on research project plans, including cost, schedule, risk, and resource management, in coordination with research teams
- Develop and analyze forecasts covering technical performance, cost, and schedule, as well as overall project performance data
- Support logistics, planning, and coordination for meetings, workshops, technical seminars, and conferences
- Prepare, coordinate, and present monthly project status reviews to executive leadership
- Participate in cross-disciplinary Government/Contractor teams to assess and respond to urgent or unexpected project issues related to cost, schedule, and technical performance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Management, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience as a project or program manager, with demonstrated experience in:
- Requirements analysis and resource allocation
- Project costing and deliverable tracking
- Schedule and financial data monitoring and reporting
- Demonstrated technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Advanced Computing Systems (Computer Science, AI/ML, FPGA)
- Quantum Computing, Information Science, or Sensing
- RF, Optics, or Photonics
- Additive Manufacturing
- Microelectronics
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management supporting a research organization
- Experience managing collaboration between federal, academic and commercial entities.
- Experience supporting new business development and capture activities for a business portfolio.
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000–$140,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.