Audio Research Project Manager IV

Ascendion; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

5 personal days accrued each calendar年

10-15 days paid vacation time

6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

Ascendion Learning Management System

Job summary

Ascendion in Redmond, WA is seeking an experienced contract project manager to advance AI research and development within a multi-disciplinary team including researchers, software engineers, and interns.

You will lead program-level activities, coordinate sprint planning, track progress, and ensure documentation and stakeholder reporting, while managing procurement for equipment and vendor services. On-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Computer Science, (Audio) Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in research project management with a track record of successful project completion.
• Sprint-based project management experience with sprint planning, tracking, and reporting on regular cadence.
• Audio production or technology experience in spatial/binaural audio and signal processing.
• Experience with spatial/binaural audio, audio signal processing, and relevant programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive projects to advance research and development according to a delivery plan.
• Monitor progress, identify problems, facilitate resolution, and implement changes to stay on track.
• Regularly report on 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.
• Roll up your sleeves and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals.

Skills

Sprint planning

Research PM

Spatial audio

Audio signal processing

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/CS/Engineering/Acoustics/Physics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About The Role:

• 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 inresearchproject management, and familiarity with some or all of the following areas: Spatialaudio, binaural audio, and audio signal processing.
• There will be around 20 contributors working towards Audio research and development with dozens of external team connections and this position is one of four in the program team and is responsible for program team meetings and activities.

Key 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:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Computer Science, (Audio) Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of work experience inresearchproject management with a track record of successful project completion.
• Sprint-based project management experience with sprint planning, tracking, and reporting on regular cadence
• Audio production (event, mixing, performance) or technology (Spatial audio, binaural audio, and audio signal processing) experience
• Experience with spatial/binaural audio, audio signal processing, and relevant programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Computer Science, (Audio) Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in research project management with a track record of successful project completion
• Prior FAANG or Big Tech a plus

Location:Redmond, WA [Onsite]

Salary Range:The salaryfor this position is between$135,000 - $187,200 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:[medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]