Project Manager IV | Research Audio

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

Maintain project plans, task boards, schedules, documentation, action items, and deliverables

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

What We’re Looking For

3 to 5+ years of project management experience

Experience supporting technical, engineering, research, or product development teams

Strong experience with sprint based project planning, tracking, and reporting

Experience maintaining project plans, task boards, schedules, risks, dependencies, and project documentation

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?

Language:

English (Required)