Project Manager III

Project Manager III

This Project Manager III role, initially advertised as 100% Remote (Global) with a compensation of USD 75–95 per hour, actually requires onsite presence five days per week in Redmond, WA.

About the Role

North Star Staffing is seeking an experienced Project Manager III to support advanced research initiatives in augmented and virtual reality technologies. This role will focus on managing research and feature development programs within an interdisciplinary environment spanning audio signal processing, machine learning, perception science, and emerging immersive systems. You will work alongside researchers, engineers, and technical specialists to drive structured execution across complex, fast-moving innovation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of research and feature development projects.
• Develop project timelines, milestones, and execution roadmaps.
• Coordinate cross-functional workflows to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks.
• Implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and quality targets.
• Communicate status updates, dependencies, and blockers to stakeholders.
• Partner with teams in audio signal processing, machine learning, and hearing sciences.
• Facilitate alignment across scientific and engineering stakeholders.
• Support coordination between research and applied development teams.
• Oversee procurement of research equipment and vendor services.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and task tracking.
• Assist with operational and non-research initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in research, hardware development, or product development environments.
• Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced technical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting research teams or R&D programs.
• Familiarity with audio technologies, signal processing, or machine learning environments.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field (or equivalent experience).

Work Environment

This is an onsite role located in Redmond, WA, within a collaborative, research-driven environment. You will join an interdisciplinary team spanning engineering and scientific functions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Star Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in accordance with applicable laws.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Research & Development
• Augmented Reality (AR)
• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Audio Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Perception Science
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Communication