Title: Project Manager IV

Location: Redmond, Washington

Duration: 12 months

Compensation: $55–$65/hour

Work Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Skillset / Experience:

A leading AR/VR research team is bringing together a world-class group of researchers, developers, and engineers to shape the future of virtual and augmented reality — technologies expected to become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers.

This team is focused on two core goals:

• Creating virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality

• Redefining human hearing

These initiatives aim to deepen human connection by enabling people to feel present with one another despite physical distance, and to communicate effectively even in challenging acoustic environments.

They are seeking an experienced contract project manager to support R&D efforts in spatial audio capture. The role involves collaborating with project managers, research scientists, software engineers, and PhD student interns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research project management and familiarity with areas such as spatial audio, binaural audio, and audio signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive projects to advance research and development according to a delivery plan

• Monitor progress, identify problems, facilitate resolution, and implement necessary changes to keep projects on track

• Provide regular updates on project status, dependencies, and risks to the team and stakeholders

• Ensure proper documentation of progress and completion of all tasks and milestones

• Oversee procurement projects for equipment and vendor services

• Take on operational tasks as needed to support team goals

Minimum qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in research project management, with a track record of delivering successful projects

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail

• Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, computer science, engineering (audio), acoustics, physics, or a related field

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced research and/or product development environments

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, C++, Max/MSP, or similar

• Background in spatial audio, binaural audio, or audio signal processing

• Experience conducting or supporting user experience studies

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