130 research project manager jobs at 71 companies in Watsonville, CA

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Stanford, California, United States
$110k-$124k/yr HybridFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: Private research university providing academic education and medical services.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree and 4 years clinical research experience (or equivalent). Must have research regulatory knowledge (HIPAA, FDA, IRB, GCP), Microsoft Office proficiency, project leadership, and medical terminology.
Microsoft Office
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Research Partnership Manager
Palo Alto or London
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Odyssey
Odyssey: Builds general-purpose world models for interactive simulations.
Operationally manage R&D and commercial partnerships, drive delivery plans, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, perform diligence on security requirements, and translate research blockers into actionable updates.
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Cell and Gene Therapy Discovery Stage Project Manager
Stanford, California, United States
$120k-$153k/yr HybridFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: A private research university providing higher education and research.
7+ YOE5+ MgmtBachelor's degree plus 5+ years relevant experience (7+ preferred), 5 years team lead project management in research, knowledge of GLP and regulations, project management skills, budgeting, communication, and subject-matter expertise.
Gantt Charts
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Flight Research Software Project Engineer
Santa Cruz, California, United States
$136k-$152k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Joby Aviation
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/CS,5+ years in software/project engineering for software-intensive systems,US Person required,hands-on software familiarity,experience with hardware-integrated programs and project tools.
ClickUp, Jira, Smartsheet
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Research Program Associate
Mountain View, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abaka AI
Abaka AI: Provides datasets and data annotation services for AI development.
0+ YOEBachelor’s degree; highly organized, detail-oriented; strong written communication; ability to manage multiple projects; familiarity with GitHub/open-source workflows preferred; interest in AI/research ecosystems.
GitHub, Documentation tools, Open-source workflows
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Project Manager I *PC 1345
San Jose, California, United States
$96k-$112k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Miltenyi Biotec
Miltenyi Biotec: Develops products and services for cell processing and research.
2+ YOEBachelor's in a science discipline, minimum 2 years project management experience in biotech/R&D, knowledge of GMP, contract and financial project management; PMP preferred.
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Associate Research Administrator
Santa Cruz, California, United States
$38-$39/hr RemoteFull Time
University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis: Public research university offering undergraduate and graduate education.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; knowledge of research administration, financial planning, compliance, and financial systems; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
UC Path
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Technical Project/Program Management III - (E3)
Santa Clara, California, United States
$111k-$152k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Produces equipment and services for chip and display manufacturing.
Plan and coordinate project deliverables, track progress and costs, drive process improvements, research and resolve project obstacles, and contribute technical expertise.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Perceptually Optimised Video Compression
Bristol or Los Gatos
OnsiteFull Time
University of Bristol
University of Bristol: A research-intensive university providing higher education and degree programs.
PhD in a related discipline, strong research record in video compression and machine learning, project management and collaboration skills, high standard of written and spoken English.
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Product Marketing, Senior Market Research Manager
Austin or Beaverton or Frisco or Los Angeles or Mountain View or California
$144k-$162k/yr HybridFull Time
LegalZoom
LegalZoomNASDAQ: LZ: Provides online legal documents and business formation services.
8+ YOE8+ years client-side market research experience (3-5 in software/tech preferred); deep qual/quant methodology knowledge; vendor and project management; strong analytics, communication, and data visualization skills; experience with Qualtrics, SPSS, ThoughtSpot/Amplitude/Tableau, and AI tools (Claude).
Qualtrics, SPSS, ThoughtSpot, Amplitude, Tableau, Claude
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Research Engineer - Meta Superintelligence Labs (Technical Leadership)
Menlo Park, California, United States
$219k-$301k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Meta
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
6+ YOE4+ MgmtBachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience; 6 years in ML engineering, AI research, software engineering, or related work; 4 years leading complex projects; hands-on LLM post-training and foundation model experience.
Large Language Models (LLM), NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, web browsers, coding sandboxes
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Medical R&D Project Manager
Santa Clara, California, United States
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Anatomage
Anatomage: Sells virtual dissection tables and 3D medical imaging software.
5+ YOE5+ MgmtBachelor's in business or science required, MBA preferred. 5+ years managerial experience, EdTech experience preferred. Strong decision-making, communication, financial planning, recruiting, and operational knowledge.
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Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist - Custody Health Services - Transfer
Santa Clara County, California, United States
$135k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
County of Santa Clara
County of Santa Clara: Provides public services and healthcare to Santa Clara County residents.
3+ YOEMaster's degree or higher in a relevant field and 3 years of research or evaluation experience, including a disseminated research project and professional presentation; correctional-facility clearance required.
Institutional Review Board, regression analysis, weighting techniques, imputation, advanced modeling, interviews, focus groups, academic databases, statistical software, word processing, spreadsheets, multivariate regression analysis, categorical data analysis, structural equation modeling
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Market Research Consultant
San Jose or Berlin or Bengaluru
HybridFull Time
Factworks
Factworks: Global market research firm providing actionable consumer insights.
3+ YOE1+ Mgmt3+ years in quantitative research/data analytics, 1+ year leading projects, degree in business/social sciences/statistics/engineering, strong statistics and analytical skills, proficiency in R/Q/WinCross preferred.
R, Q, WinCross
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Research Engineer Intern (Ads ML Infra) - 2026 Start (PhD)
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteInternship
TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
PhD in CS or related field, strong CS fundamentals, coding and algorithm skills (causal inference/uplift/deep learning), and project management experience.
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Staff Technical Program Manager, AI Innovation and Research
Mountain View, California, United States
$192k-$278k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Google
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOGL: Provides online search, advertising, cloud computing, and consumer electronics.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, 8 years of program management, and machine learning or artificial intelligence experience. Preferred: AI/ML lifecycle, LLMs, cross-functional leadership, and risk management.
AI, ML, LLMs
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Senior Director, Global Research Nursery
Watsonville, California, United States
$191k-$262k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Driscoll's
Driscoll's: Global provider of premium fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
12+ YOE3+ Mgmt12+ years horticulture experience including greenhouse/nursery/tissue culture, 3+ years multi-site leadership, people development, budget and capital planning experience, ability to lead cross-functional projects and travel internationally.
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Intelligent Systems Research and Development Support Program Manager
Mountain View, California, United States
$258k-$387k/yr OnsiteFull Time
KBR
KBRNYSE: KBR: Provides engineering, technology, and professional services for global markets.
15+ YOE15+ MgmtAdvanced degree in engineering or computer science preferred; 15+ years of increasingly responsible leadership in R&D, experience with autonomous systems/robotics/space missions, strong Silicon Valley relationships, ability to lead 100+ staff and meet budget, schedule, and safety goals.
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R&D Strategy & Operations Manager
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$150k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Ceribell
CeribellNASDAQ: CBLL: Provides rapid, AI-powered point-of-care EEG diagnostic systems.
PhD in a technical field required; medical device experience preferred. Requires project management, product research, analytical, organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
electroencephalography (EEG)
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Principal Technical Program Manager, Science, Imaging
Redwood City, California, United States
$214k-$268k/yr HybridFull Time
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub: Builds AI-powered technologies for biomedical research and disease study.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related technical field required; 10+ years managing complex technical projects, with expertise in imaging, AI research, image modeling, lab automation, and multidisciplinary delivery.