Track project progress, dependencies, risks, gaps, and blockers.
Provide regular status updates and concise project summaries to stakeholders and management.
Partner closely with researchers, engineers, technical leads, and other cross-functional teams.
Proactively identify issues and coordinate resolution to keep projects moving.
Support procurement of research equipment and external vendor services.
Coordinate program meetings, activities, documentation, and follow-up.
Support day-to-day operational needs across a highly collaborative research team.
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting research or research and development programs.
Familiarity with spatial audio, binaural audio, audio signal processing, or audio technology.
Experience supporting user experience studies or research programs.
Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, C++, Max/MSP, or similar technical tools.
Experience with technical demonstrations, events, or demo coordination.
Interest or experience in audio production, mixing, performance, or related audio disciplines.
We are seeking a hands on Project Manager to support a cutting edge Research Audio team focused on spatial audio capture and emerging audio technologies.
This role will partner closely with researchers, engineers, and technical leads to manage multiple R&D workstreams from planning through completion. The Project Manager will bring structure and visibility to complex technical projects through sprint planning, project tracking, documentation, stakeholder reporting, risk management, and procurement support.
The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, technically curious, and comfortable working in a fast paced research environment where priorities may evolve as teams experiment and prototype.
What You’ll Do
Manage multiple R&D projects from planning through completion
Drive sprint based planning, tracking, and reporting
Strong stakeholder management and cross functional communication skills
Ability to synthesize complex project information into clear updates for technical teams and leadership
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management
Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities in a fast moving environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Computer Science, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting research or R&D programs
Familiarity with spatial audio, binaural audio, audio signal processing, or audio technology
Experience supporting UX studies or research programs
Familiarity with Matlab, Python, C++, Max/MSP, or similar technical tools
Experience with technical demonstrations, events, or demo coordination
Interest or experience in audio production, mixing, performance, or related audio disciplines
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside researchers and engineers developing emerging spatial audio technologies. You will have direct exposure to innovative AR and VR research while playing an important role in bringing structure, momentum, and operational excellence to highly technical R&D projects.
The strongest candidate will be someone who enjoys being hands on, can move comfortably between technical and operational work, and thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
Location: Onsite - Redmond, WA
Role type: Contract 12 Month Position
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?