Job description

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.
We are seeking an Audio Presence Project Manager on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role will help them advance an ambitious research project to create unique audio experiences using virtual acoustics technologies, including acoustic simulation and interactive binaural auralization.

What You'll Do:
Oversee designated projects and provide the team with direction and support, including defining project goals and timelines, creating documentation, coordinating software sprints, assigning and tracking tasks, and managing budgets, timelines, and resources
Monitor problems, facilitate resolution, and implement changes as necessary to keep the project on track
Regularly report on project progress, dependencies, and risks to stakeholders
Manage procurement projects for equipment and vendor services
Develop request for proposal (RFP) and statement of work (SOW) documents
Typically requires field work in overseeing projects
May report to a senior project or technical program manager

Must-Haves:
Work experience in Project Management with a demonstrated track record of successful project completion - including both traditional project management and Agile/Scrum methodologies
Proven interpersonal, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Proactiveness, with a proven ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with team members and individuals throughout the broader organization
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to customize tools to fit team needs
Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment
Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals
Some experience in the consumer electronics space (e.g. headphones, Bluetooth, and speakers)
Team building and leadership training and consulting experience is a plus
Experience in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment is a plus
Experience and familiarity with some or all of the following areas of audio research are a plus: Numerical Simulation of Acoustics, Binaural Audio Technology, Head-Related Transfer Functions and Acoustic Propagation, Room Acoustics, Blind Acoustic System Identification, and Auralization

Education:
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Management, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred

Hours & Location:
M-F, 40 hours/week. This role will be onsite at our Customer's Redmond, WA location.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must have US residency at the time of application.
Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits Program
Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)

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