Senior Project Manager, Audio Tech
Mercor • Remote • Posted 76 days ago
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$72.5/task
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76d ago
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About this Role
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.
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About Cincinnatus
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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. We are looking for a highly motivated, full-time, on-site Project Manager to join the team. This contract role requires a collaborative yet independent individual to drive the delivery of ambitious audio features. You will be responsible for planning, logistics, collaboration, and communication across multiple projects, working closely with experts in audio engineering, signal processing, machine learning, and hearing sciences. Familiarity with these technical domains is a plus. California Fair Chance Act: We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Chance Act. Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives. Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows. Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus. Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- 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
Compensation Analysis
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($72.5/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.
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