Project Manager IV | Research Audio
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- English (Required)
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
