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Title: Audio Project Manager
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 12 Months
Project Overview
The Team brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality, which together will become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today. Just as personal computers have done over the past 45 years, AR and VR will ultimately change everything about how we work, play, and connect. We are developing all the technologies needed to enable breakthrough AR glasses and VR headsets, including optics and displays, computer vision, audio, graphics, brain-computer interfaces, haptic interaction, eye/hand/face/body tracking, perception science, and true telepresence. In particular, the Audio team is focused on two goals; creating virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality, and redefining human hearing. See more about our work here. These two initiatives will allow us to connect people by allowing them to feel together despite being physically apart, and allow them to converse in even the most difficult listening environments.
We are seeking a contract project manager to help us advance an ambitious research project aiming to develop technologies that will augment human capabilities and enable effortless communication in acoustically challenging environments. We are accepting applications from individuals with proven project management experience in scientific research or technology development. An ideal candidate would have familiarity with some or all of the following areas of research:
- Audio signal processing
- Machine learning and computer vision
- Hearing sciences
- Product Development (Hardware & Software Integration)
Overall Responsibilities
- Oversee designated projects and provide the team with direction and support, including:
- Managing project goals and timeline
- Creating documentation
- Coordinating technology development
- Assigning and tracking tasks
- Managing timelines and resources
- Monitor problems, facilitate resolution, and implement changes as necessary to keep project on track
- Regularly report on project progress, dependencies, and risks to stakeholders
- Take meeting notes that capture decisions and action items
- Develop request for proposal (RFP) and statement of work (SOW) documents
- Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals
- Typically requires on-site field work in overseeing project and will report to a Technical Program Manager
Mandatory Skills
- Work experience in project management with a demonstrated track record of successful project completion
- Proven project management, interpersonal, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Must be proactive, with proven 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
- Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment
- Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience in computer science, engineering, management or business.
Compensation:
The estimated pay range for this position is USD $60.00/Hr - USD $65.00/Hr.
Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.
Benefits:
We offer comprehensive benefit options which vary depending on role, location, and employment type. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the specific role during the hiring process.