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.