Technical Project Manager (R&D Programs)

Technical Project Manager (R&D Programs)Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Permanent considered for the right candidate)Location: Richmond, VA (Remote possible, depending on candidate/role fit)Rate: $50–$65/hr
Position Overview
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to manage research and development (R&D) projects from planning through execution. This role focuses on project execution, cross-team coordination, and milestone tracking. The ideal candidate has several years of experience managing technical projects and is looking to grow into higher-level program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Track deliverables and action items across mechanical, electrical, software, and validation teams.
• Support design reviews, prototype builds, and testing efforts.
• Facilitate day-to-day coordination, risk tracking, and reporting.
• Provide regular project updates to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate documentation of requirements, risks, and lessons learned.
• Focus on execution and coordination to keep projects moving forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in a technical or R&D environment.
• Familiarity with engineering tools (SolidWorks, CAD, Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
• Understanding of product development lifecycles (concept, prototype, test).
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

Additional Details

• Contract-to-Hire is preferred, though permanent placement may be considered for the right candidate.
• Remote role – must be an excellent communicator and able to collaborate across distributed teams.