Senior Project Manager, Audio Tech
Mercor • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$60–$85/hr
Listed
173d ago
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About this Role
From the Mercor listing
Onsite WA/ Redmond - Hybrid (mandatory days in office: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) 12 months - potential extension
The AR/VR division of a prestigious tech company is building the future of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, aiming for technologies that will be as universal as personal computers are today. Their world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers is set to redefine how we work, play, and connect. The Audio team focuses on developing breakthrough audio technologies for AI glasses and head-mounted displays to enable effortless communication and augment human capabilities, even in challenging acoustic environments.
- Drive the planning, execution, and delivery lifecycle for feature development and productization.
- Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement effective solutions to keep projects on schedule.
- Clearly communicate project status, dependencies, and risks to all relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate regular feature evaluation sessions with the team to gather feedback and promote feature familiarity.
- Ensure tasks and projects are properly completed and progress is thoroughly documented.
- Oversee vendor services and equipment procurement, and support other operational projects as needed.
- Maintain an on-site presence five days a week at the Redmond facilities.
- 3+ years of project management experience within research or product development settings.
- Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, demonstrating proactive initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective at building strong partnerships and collaborating across functions with team members and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- PMP or a similar professional certification, or equivalent experience.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Business
What to Expect
Looking at Mercor Business listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 3 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.
Based on 29 extracted Mercor Business listings.
Why This Role
No office, no fixed hours, no relocation. This Senior Project Manager, Audio Tech role pays $72.5/hr fully remote, giving you access to Business work that would otherwise be limited to a handful of major cities.
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Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
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Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
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No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.
What equipment do I need for creative AI training roles?
For voice or audio roles at this pay level, a professional home studio setup (XLR microphone, acoustically treated room) is typically required. Phone recordings and laptop mics usually get rejected by quality control.
How is my creative work actually used in AI training?
As ground-truth data: for writers, that means creative generation samples; for voice actors, it often means training text-to-speech models. Check the specific contract details on rights usage for your voice or likeness before signing.
Do creative AI training roles allow creative freedom?
Some, within limits. You're hired for your talent, but most projects still require following strict style guides, like keeping a neutral tone or matching a technical-manual style. Consistency across the dataset matters more than personal expression here.
What does Business work look like for a Senior Project Manager, Audio Tech?
Tasks here are scoped to Business, not generic labeling. As a Senior Project Manager, Audio Tech, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Business) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Business background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
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How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
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