Project Manager, ASR Data

Ready to be a part of something big? Join our team at SoundHound AI, where AI innovation and real-world impact come together. We unite voice AI, generative AI, and conversational AI to deliver powerful AI solutions that reimagine how people interact with the products and services they rely on. Whether it’s voice-enabling vehicles, streamlining patient journeys, or enhancing customer service, our multilingual, omnichannel AI technology touches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to become a key member of our ASR Data team. This individual will provide project management and coordination support to engineering counterparts in the R&D department at SoundHound AI, ensuring both timely delivery and thoughtful implementation of new technology, features, and frameworks from a data perspective. This role is focused on data request management, including tracking & reporting, triage, scoping (and facilitation of related discussions), dataset assignment, quality assurance, contractor support & communication, successful delivery to engineers, and iterative optimization based on ongoing collection of feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for internal data and engineering projects and interface with external vendors and contractors
• Work with engineering teams to scope data requests, determine resource requirements, and define milestones & timelines 
• Maintain communication with external contractors regarding active data project priorities, requirements, and deadlines
• Recruit and onboard external contractors according to established targets and guidelines, ensuring requirements are consistently met
• Manage project meetings and documentation using Jira, Confluence, and Google products
• Maintain ongoing status updates and regular communication with management
• Create, contribute to, and/or utilize existing systems for prioritization, dependency, and risk management
• Initiate and facilitate ongoing collection of input from management, the project team, and relevant engineering counterparts
• Adopt, create, or contribute to new tools and processes, establish and maintain metrics and operational best practices
• Collaborate effectively and continually work to set expectations and improve project visibility
• Foster a culture of productivity and professionalism, motivating the project team and promoting best practices

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience and demonstrable success defining and/or managing the complete project lifecycle
• Proficient with Atlassian and Google products and can successfully implement all aspects of agile
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A skilled problem solver with a good understanding of systems 
• Able to successfully navigate ambiguity and manage change in aspects of cross-team projects, including resources, priorities, risks, and dependencies
• Exercise extreme attention to detail and can break down ambiguous requests or tasks
• Work independently and know when to follow escalation paths
• Dedicated, reliable, and consistent with follow-through
• Remote work experience and familiarity with machine learning and/or linguistic concepts
• Familiar with and/or speak multiple languages fluently. 

This role is available remotely throughout Canada. The estimated salary for this position is $66,000 - $78,000 CAD plus equity. In addition to salary and equity, you will receive comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Our recruiting team will provide a specific salary range based on location and years of experience.

By working at SoundHound AI, you will join hundreds of employees across the globe who strive every day to create exceptional AI-powered experiences for customers, employees, and patients. We are a values-driven company that is supportive of one another, open and honest, undaunted by challenges, nimble and focused, and determined to excel and win.

Our mission is to build voice AI for the world and use our global, diverse perspectives to achieve real generational breakthroughs. SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits.

Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://www.soundhound.com/careers. 

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