Project Manager III

Redmond, WA, USA · Full-time · Mid-Senior Level

📍 Redmond, WA, USA Full-time Mid-Senior Voice & Audio
About This Role
Onsite WA/ Redmond - Hybrid (mandatory days in office: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) 12 months - potential extension Max BR $113/hr

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, specifically, 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.

They 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. The Project Manager 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

About Cincinnatus

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Interview Prep Guide

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Range Demonstration: Be prepared to showcase vocal range, emotional expression, and versatility. Having a demo reel or samples ready is essential.

Technical Setup: Discuss your recording environment — soundproofing, microphone quality, DAW proficiency. Remote voice work requires professional-grade home studios.

Direction Responsiveness: Show you can take direction quickly and iterate. Prepare examples of how you've adapted your delivery based on client feedback.

Practice Behavioral Question

"Walk me through a project where you had to learn a new domain quickly. How did you ramp up, and what would you do differently?"