Project Manager III
North Star Staffing
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Job Description
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 focuses 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 collaborate with researchers, engineers, and technical specialists to drive structured execution across complex, fast-moving innovation projects. This position requires an onsite presence five days per week in Redmond, WA.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- 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.
Risk & Stakeholder Management
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks.
- Implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and quality targets.
- Communicate status updates, dependencies, and blockers to stakeholders.
Research & Technical Collaboration
- 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.
Operational & Procurement Support
- 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 in Redmond, WA, offering a collaborative, research-driven environment within an interdisciplinary team setting across engineering and scientific functions.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- AR/VR Technologies
- Research & Development (R&D)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Audio Signal Processing
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Program Coordination
- Procurement Management
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume meticulously: Highlight project management experience, especially in AR/VR, research, or advanced tech, using keywords from the Project Manager III job description.
- Showcase technical collaboration: Emphasize your ability to work with engineers and scientists in audio processing, machine learning, and immersive systems.
- Prepare for behavioral and technical interviews: Be ready to discuss project planning, risk management, and your experience in fast-paced R&D environments at North Star Staffing.
- Highlight communication and organizational skills: Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication crucial for stakeholder updates and cross-functional coordination.
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