Audio Research Project Manager IV

About Ascendion

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.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced contract Project Manager to advance research and development on spatial audio capture. You will join a team of project managers supporting research scientists, software engineers, and PhD student interns. The program team consists of four members coordinating roughly 20 contributors and dozens of external connections.

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.
• 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.
• 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 experience in research project management with a track record of successful project completion.
• Sprint‑based project management experience, including sprint planning, tracking, and regular reporting.
• Strong documentation skills: maintaining task boards, summarizing sprint progress, and reporting gaps/risks.
• Experience with event coordination, visual design, and demo support.
• Audio production (event, mixing, performance) or technology experience in spatial audio, binaural audio, and audio signal processing.
• Familiarity with relevant programming languages for audio signal processing.

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 proven record of success.
• Prior experience at FAANG or other large technology companies.

Location

Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Pay

The salary range for this position is $135,000 – $187,200 annually. Compensation within this range may vary based on geography, market conditions, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• 5 personal days accrued each calendar year (paid sick and safe time compliant)
• 10–15 days of paid vacation
• 6 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday per calendar year
• Access to the Ascendion Learning Management System