Senior Project Manager, Spatial Audio R&D

itD Tech; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

itD is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead spatial audio research initiatives in our Redmond, WA location. The role focuses on planning, tracking, and delivering complex, multidisciplinary research programs while supporting engineers and researchers.

The position is onsite in Redmond for a 12-month duration. We value experience in fast-paced environments and a strong track record of delivering research-focused projects. Direct W2 candidates only; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management experience in research or product development environments.
• Proven experience managing sprint-based projects with planning, tracking and reporting.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, including task boards and risk communication.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning and execution of spatial audio research projects aligned with program delivery goals.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.
• Track milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation across research and engineering teams.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports, including progress updates, risks, and dependencies.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including task tracking, workflows, and completion records.
• Coordinate procurement activities for research equipment and vendor services.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with researchers, engineers, and external partners.
• Support sprint-based planning, tracking, and reporting across program workstreams.
• Contribute hands-on operational support to ensure program success.

Skills

Project management

Sprint planning

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Documentation/reporting

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Max/MSP

Job description

itD is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead spatial audio research initiatives in our Redmond, WA location. The role focuses on planning, tracking, and delivering complex, multidisciplinary research programs while supporting engineers and researchers.

The position is onsite in Redmond for a 12-month duration. We value experience in fast-paced environments and a strong track record of delivering research-focused projects. Direct W2 candidates only; sponsorship is not available.