Research Program Manager - Quantum & Emerging Tech

TAP Engineering LLC; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TAP Engineering LLC is seeking a Research Project Manager to support leading-edge research and engineering across quantum computing, advanced computing systems, additive manufacturing, photonics, advanced materials, and microelectronics. The PM will work with Government Research Scientists to manage a diverse, geographically dispersed portfolio in partnership with academia and industry.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with proven project management experience and will coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field with strong project management foundation.
• Experience managing research or government-sponsored programs with cost, schedule, and risk control.
• Technical knowledge in one or more areas such as computing, quantum, RF/optics, additive manufacturing, or microelectronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and flow down technical and programmatic requirements.
• Develop and modify technical Statements of Work.
• Monitor and report on project plans including cost, schedule, and resources.
• Develop forecasts for technical performance, cost, and schedule.
• Support logistics and coordination for meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Present monthly project status reviews to executive leadership.
• Participate in cross-disciplinary teams to address urgent issues affecting cost, schedule, and performance

Skills

Project management

Requirements analysis

Resource allocation

Costing & budgeting

Scheduling & tracking

Reporting

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Management, or related discipline

Job description

TAP Engineering LLC is seeking a Research Project Manager to support leading-edge research and engineering across quantum computing, advanced computing systems, additive manufacturing, photonics, advanced materials, and microelectronics. The PM will work with Government Research Scientists to manage a diverse, geographically dispersed portfolio in partnership with academia and industry.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with proven project management experience and will coordinate