Project Manager IV | Research Audio

Linda Werner & Associates, Inc; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linda Werner & Associates, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to support a cutting-edge Research Audio team focused on spatial audio capture and emerging technologies.

You will partner with researchers, engineers, and technical leads to manage multiple R&D workstreams from planning through completion. The role emphasizes sprint planning, project tracking, risk management, procurement support, and clear stakeholder reporting within a fast-paced research environment where priorities evolve

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience supporting technical, engineering, research, or product development teams.
• Strong experience with sprint based planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience maintaining project plans, task boards, schedules, risks, dependencies, and 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 in related field.

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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional communication

Documentation

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Computer Science, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related field

Tools

Matlab

Python

C++

Max/MSP

Project tracking tools

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside researchers and engineers developing emerging spatial audio technologies. You will have direct exposure to innovative AR and VR research while playing an important role in bringing structure, momentum, and operational excellence to highly technical R&D projects.

The strongest candidate will be someone who enjoys being hands on, can move comfortably between technical and operational work, and thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.