Project Manager IV

Project Manager IV

BCforward is seeking a Project Manager IV to work onsite in Redmond WA

Project Manager IV
Start Date: 8/18/25- 8/17/25
Work Location: Redmond WA
Pay: $80-$85/hr/W2

We are looking for an experienced contract project manager to help us advance research and development on spatial audio capture as part of a team of project managers that support research scientists, software engineers, and PhD student interns. An ideal candidate would have work experience in research project management, and familiarity with some or all of the following areas: 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 changes as necessary to keep projects on track towards completion.
Regularly report on project progress, dependencies and risks to the team and stakeholders.
Ensure proper documentation of progress and completion of tasks and projects.
Manage procurement projects for equipment and vendor services.
Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals.
Minimum qualifications
Work experience in research project management with a track record of successful project completion.
Interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Proactive with ability to execute on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with team members and individuals throughout the broader organization.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Computer Science, (Audio) Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field.
Preferred qualifications
Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment.
Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, Max/MSP or similar.
Experience with spatial audio, binaural audio, and audio signal processing.
Experience with user experience studies.
MUST HAVE SKILLS

Project Management

2. Driving execution in a research environment. (For example, companies with R&D in consumer electronics)

3. Synthesize and report information to stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Skills

1. Agile/Scrum/Sprint management

2. Event coordination

3. Audio production (event, mixing, performance) or technology (Spatial audio, binaural audio, and audio signal processing) experience

Related Job Titles/Skill Sets

? Moving technology into product

? Research & Product Development - 50/50 (slightly more research preferred)

? R&D at an audio electronics company

? T-Mobile or Big Tech companies

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance to support employees' health and well-being. In addition, employees have paid holidays, paid time off (if eligible) and access to a 401(k)-retirement plan

About us:

BCforward is a global IT business solutions and staffing firm. Since 1998, we've grown to become a full-service workforce solutions partner for leading organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCforward operates delivery centers across North America and India.

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