Instrument is a design and technology company. We build brands, products, and experiences that move businesses forward—by making the complex simple.
For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with companies like Google, ServiceNow, Uber, Eventbrite, and ŌURA, helping them navigate change, launch new ideas, and grow with intention.
Our work spans Brand, Marketing, and Product, but what defines us is how we work. We bring strategy, design, and engineering together from the start, moving quickly from idea to execution and refining as we go. We aim to do great work and be great to work with, because both matter.
We’re a collaborative, hands-on team with roots in Portland and New York and a distributed presence across the U.S. and Europe. We build teams around the needs of the work, staying nimble without sacrificing craft.
We value curiosity, perspective, and continuous learning, and we’re committed to building an inclusive environment where people can do their best work.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Lead large, complex, multidisciplinary digital projects from start to finish.
- Manage technical production using Agile methodologies and modern development practices.
- Build and actively manage project plans with a focus on technical scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Partner with technical leads and developers to write, refine, estimate, and assign development tickets.
- Facilitate sprint rituals including planning, standups, retrospectives, and estimation sessions.
- Lead design breakdown sessions with developers to clarify requirements and align on implementation.
- Monitor project velocity and proactively identify risks to timelines or delivery.
- Ensure the right team members are engaged at the right time to maintain momentum.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across strategy, design, engineering, and client teams.
- Balance innovative ideas with practical technical feasibility.
- Maintain clear, proactive communication with both internal teams and clients.
- Foster strong working relationships and guide teams through challenges with clarity and calm.
What You'll Bring
- 5–8 years of experience producing complex digital or technical projects.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing enterprise-level client relationships.
- Strong understanding of software development processes and terminology.
- Experience working with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to translate between technical teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure alignment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive mindset and the ability to anticipate challenges before they impact delivery.
Pay Range
- The expected pay range for this position is $85,000-$125,000 for our base US Region 3*. We have three regional pay ranges that are adjusted for cost of living (US1 +15%, US2 +7.5%, US3 Base), learn more about our pay philosophy and cost of living adjustments
Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment
Great Compensation with Annual Reviews (Learn more about our Pay Philosophy)
401(k) Matching with Immediate Vesting
Robust Medical, Vision, and Accident Insurance
Generous Paid Holidays and unlimited PTO
Monthly Wellbeing Stipend
Career Management and Leadership Training
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