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Project Manager

  • Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs

Description

  • Oversee all aspects of project coordination (scheduling, sourcing, testing, and management of all data, personnel, and resources) from hand-off through project completion to ensure on-time, on-budget, and quality delivery.
  • Identify and mitigate risks
  • Review final product and at various stages of process to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Strengthen excellent relationships with contract linguists
  • Manage pricing and contractual issues by developing a thorough understanding of company procedures. Research and resolve payment issues
  • Liaise with Implementation managers and production staff to clarify assignment needs and goals
  • Juggle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities

  • BS/BA required or equivalent work experience
  • 2 years minimum experience in Project Management in a web agency or localization environment
  • Proven experience managing Web projects from inception to launch
  • Must possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure
  • Possess a high degree of pride in solid, quality work
  • Detail oriented and commitment to the product
  • Must be extremely comfortable with new technologies
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and communicate with all the teams involved in order to ensure the successful completion of each project.
  • Experience with CAT Tools, TMS and Terminology Management
  • Knowledge of Project Management standards (PMI-PMP|ACP/APM-APMP)
  • Understanding of web technologies (HTML/Websites)
  • Understanding of Product Development cycles and testing practices
  • Fluency in more than one language

Hard Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Business analysis
  • Timelines
  • Deliverable management
  • Scheduling
  • Accountability
  • Meeting minutes
  • Ability to use project management software
  • Certifications such as PMP or PRINCE

Soft Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Skilled Collaborator
  • Time management
  • Work well under pressure
  • Attention to detail