Translation Project Manager

Main Purpose:

Main Tasks

• Assist Project teams with planning, scoping, requirements gathering and validation with client.
• Own localization project management activities on designated accounts.
• Identifying relevant clients and internal stakeholders to plan and resource projects appropriately in terms of quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Liaising with the internal and external team to successful coordinate the delivery of client projects.
• Creating schedule and monitoring timeliness of delivery.
• Assisting with the management of the budget and controlling project costs.
• Establishing and nurturing relationships surrounding your assigned team.
• Planning project activities and ensuring resolution to any problems that may arise (corrective and preventive action).
• Actively seeking ways to optimize delivery, quality and profitability.
• Reporting, both in written and verbal form, to internal and external stakeholders regarding Project scope, financials, progress and status, formally and on an ad-hoc basis as required.
• Ensuring finance systems are kept up to date and accurate.
• Process documentation and knowledge management.

Measures of Success

• Delivery of services in line with core KPIs for project management, which include but are not limited to:
• On-time delivery;
• Client satisfaction;
• Revenue throughput.

Other Relevant Skills

• Keen interest in localization technology, competitive landscape and emerging trends.
• Energy and a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive and deadline-driven work environment.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university in related filed.
• Previous experience in the localization industry is preferred.

Originally posted on Himalayas