Welocalize

Localization Project Manager

Welocalize

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Spain

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About the role

  • Project planning, scoping, requirements gathering and validation with client
  • Identifying and working with the relevant client and internal stakeholders to plan and resource projects appropriately in terms of quality, cost, and schedule requirements
  • Risk analysis and contingency planning (plan-do-check-act cycle)
  • Leading the internal and external team to successful execution and delivery of client projects
  • Creating schedule and monitoring timeliness of delivery
  • Managing the budget and controlling project costs
  • Establishing and nurturing relationships with the customer, internal teams and external suppliers
  • Overseeing project activities and ensuring resolution to any problems that may arise (corrective and preventive action)
  • Actively seeking ways to optimize delivery, client satisfaction, 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 accurate and up to date
  • Process documentation and knowledge management
  • Ensuring profit of project is maintained through the management of margins

Requirements

  • Education Level: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university in related filed
  • Proven project management experience in a fast-paced, client-centric environment, in the translation or localization industry
  • Knowledge of the translation industry and a keen interest in its technology, process, competitive landscape and emerging trends
  • Demonstrated success at managing large accounts and/or projects
  • Curiosity and creativity to question existing processes and approaches and innovate new ones
  • Proven experience in development of processes and ideas
  • Experience in financial management and budget to actual management
  • Customer relationship management and business development skills to drive organic growth
  • Must be available to travel for work related commitments
  • Energy and a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead large, diverse, virtual teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive and deadline-driven work environment
  • Ability to cope with high pressure caused by one or more project management elements such as quality, turnaround time, resource or budget constraint
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to learn and master quickly the technology, tools and processes required by the account
  • The ability to train Project Coordinators on projects and processes
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementrisk analysisbudget managementprocess documentationfinancial managementrequirements gatheringschedule creationcontingency planningclient relationship managementbusiness development
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscreativityattention to detailcuriosityability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor's degree