Project Management Lead

RWS Group

Client Team Lead overseeing project management and client relationships within localization efforts. Driving process improvements and ensuring efficient project execution in the translation industry.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the translation and localization industry, focusing on process improvement, client relationship management, and effective communication. Proficient in leading complex projects and mentoring team members while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

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Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProcess ImprovementLeadership ExperiencePMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProcess ImprovementClient-Focused SolutionsLinguistic Validation ProjectsInvoice ProcessingResource PlanningMulti-Language Proficiency

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationMentoringCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Translation IndustryLocalization IndustryAccount ManagementSupervisory ExperiencePerformance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicates directly with assigned clients and builds collaborative relationships, identifies areas for improvement in current processes, and implements solutions that result in measurable efficiencies and quality improvements.
Actively participates in client-facing meetings to ensure clients are kept informed regarding the status of projects and updated on the progress of process-improvement initiatives.
Analyzes trends and proposes, develops, implements and documents client-focused process improvement projects and/or action plans.
Serves as first-level escalation point for Project Managers assigned to the client team, and provides guidance in resolving issues and escalating when appropriate.
Serves as lead project manager and coordinates completion of the most complex projects.
Coordinates with the Finance Department to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments for projects.
Works closely with Vendor Management on resource needs and planning.
Assists in scheduling and assigning work within the team, setting work methods and performance standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year college degree or equivalent in Business, English, Foreign Language, Social or Applied Science, or other related field.
English (B2-C1) writing, speaking, listening is a must to have.
Minimum four years successful project management experience within the translation/localization industry with preference for background working with linguistic validation projects.
Successful customer service/account management experience, generally a minimum of four years, including at least three years’ experience within the translation industry.
Successful leadership or mentoring experience.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.
PMP Certification a plus.
Multi-language reading comprehension and written proficiency a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off package, starting at 25 days per year (10 sick and 15 vacation), plus company holidays, birthday day off, paid volunteer time, and 100% paid parental leave.
Company-wide agile work policy with flexible work arrangements.
Opportunities for training, professional development, and personal growth.
Smart, engaged co-workers and a global culture of diversity, innovation, and opportunity.
The rare opportunity to impact how organizations communicate globally.