Linda Werner & Associates, Inc · 15 hours ago
Project Manager III – Research & Audio Technology Programs
Redmond, WA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLinda Werner & Associates, Inc is a leading research organization focused on next-generation AR/VR technologies, seeking an experienced Project Manager to support an ambitious research program within its Audio division. The role involves leading project planning and execution, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and managing complex scientific and technical projects from concept through completion.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead planning, execution, and delivery of research and feature‑development projects
Develop project schedules, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery across multiple workstreams
Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers; implement mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum
Ensure all project documentation, task tracking, and progress reporting are accurate and up to date
Partner closely with technical leads in audio signal processing, machine learning, hearing sciences, and related research domains
Facilitate communication across interdisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and timelines
Escalate unclear priorities and initiate conversations to maintain clarity across workstreams
Oversee procurement of equipment, materials, and vendor services needed for research activities
Support operational tasks and non‑research projects as needed to keep the team functioning smoothly
Maintain strong organizational systems to ensure efficient task management and documentation
Manage and track tasks in collaboration with technical leads
Monitor progress toward medium‑term goals (up to 3 months) and adjust plans as needed
Ensure timely completion and documentation of research tasks and project deliverables
Qualification
Required
3+ years of project management experience in research, engineering, or product development environments
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast‑paced setting
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong partnerships
Exceptional time‑management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
PMP or similar project management certification
Ability to rapidly assess and organize medium‑term goals
Strong ownership of priorities and clarity across workstreams
Proactive risk identification and mitigation
Clear, concise communication across technical and non‑technical teams
Ability to articulate project goals and priorities with confidence
Strong stakeholder management and expectation‑setting
Ability to understand and communicate technical project goals
Hands‑on task tracking and progress monitoring
Ensuring timely documentation and completion of research tasks
Preferred
Experience with Agile methodologies
Background in audio technology, machine learning, or computer vision
Experience managing end‑to‑end software or research project lifecycles
Company
Linda Werner & Associates, Inc
Linda Werner & Associates is a writing and editing company offering placement services for writers and editors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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