<p>Robert Half is partnering with our client, a global leader in digital media and entertainment technology, to identify a <strong>Research Project Manager</strong> to support a high-impact research and innovation organization. This role will drive the coordination and execution of research investment programs in collaboration with universities, industry collaborators, and standards organizations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing research partnerships, academic collaborations, and publication programs while operating in a fast-paced, highly innovative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 7-month contract</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Seattle, WA (Onsite)</p><p><strong>Pay Rate</strong>: $70-73/hour</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 40 hours/week</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Research Project Manager will coordinate strategic research initiatives across internal teams and external partners, including universities, industry standards bodies, and research collaborators. This role focuses on establishing scalable processes, aligning research investments, and supporting publication and conference engagement strategies. The Research PM will collaborate closely with scientists, research leaders, and external institutions to ensure programs are executed effectively and aligned with broader organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings strong program management experience, academic partnership expertise, and the ability to communicate complex research initiatives to senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Drive coordination and execution of research investment programs across multiple teams and external academic and industry partners</li><li>Establish standardized processes, guidelines, and goals to scale research initiatives across teams and geographies</li><li>Manage relationships with universities, research institutions, and external collaborators, including negotiating contracts and partnership agreements</li><li>Coordinate research publication pipelines, conference participation, and engagement with industry standards organizations</li><li>Facilitate research program reviews with senior scientists and leadership to assess progress and align initiatives with business and customer outcomes</li><li>Prepare executive business reviews, program updates, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership</li><li>Track program milestones, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and summarize progress for stakeholders</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve research program efficiency and scalability</li><li>Support strategic hiring initiatives including research scholars and intern programs</li><li>Facilitate cross-organizational discussions on research priorities, program direction, and risk management related to publications, patents, and research outputs</li><li>Organize and support biannual science summit events, including coordination of training programs and collaboration sessions for research teams</li><li>Monitor research outputs including publications, patents, and collaboration outcomes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a fast-paced team, with a focus on sales enablement initiatives. This role partners closely with a Senior Project Manager and creative stakeholders to manage projects from intake through delivery. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and thrives in an environment where priorities move quickly and attention to detail is critical.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role</strong>: Project Manager</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Remote, Pacific time</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 3 months to start</p><p><strong>Hours per week</strong>: 40</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Support the Senior Project Manager on creative projects</li><li>Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for questions</li><li>Manage project intake from meetings and translate information into clear next steps</li><li>Coordinate timelines, tasks, and deliverables within Asana</li><li>Review creative deliverables to ensure specs, naming conventions, and requirements are met</li><li>Communicate regularly with designers to provide updates and keep projects on track</li><li>Conduct follow-ups / scheduled check-ins to maintain momentum and deadlines</li><li>Track project progress and flag risks or issues proactively</li><li>Build and update PowerPoint decks to report on creative output and performance for senior leadership</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Sales Assistant Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Kent, Washington. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting various logistical and administrative functions with a focus on accuracy and efficiency to support our Sales Team. This Contract to permanent position offers the opportunity to work closely with sales teams, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations and high-quality service.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative support to the sales team, ensuring customer accounts and information are accurately updated.</p><p>• Collaborate with major retailers to manage contracts, compliance documentation, and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Create and deliver weekly and monthly status reports, highlighting updates, delays, and changes.</p><p>• Prepare and organize presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Oversee inventory management, including updating product information and coordinating sample packages.</p><p>• Arrange customer sample packages, including document preparation and occasional photography for distribution.</p><p>• Act as a liaison between customers, internal teams, and warehouse staff to ensure logistic accuracy and timely deliveries.</p><p>• Respond to customer inquiries and provide top-notch service across phone and email channels.</p><p>• Utilize Acumatica, Excel, and OneDrive for data management, reporting, and document sharing.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with company standards and ensure all processes align with operational goals.</p>